BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools·Jersey City, New Jersey
Lead elementary school teachers are responsible for delivering a research-based curriculum and utilizing formative assessments to ensure student mastery. They collaborate with peers in professional learning communities and partner with specialists to meet diverse student needs.
Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring a Second Grade Maternity Lead Teacher for the 2026/2027 School Year and Beyond!
NJ DOE K-6 Certification is preferred.
We will consider P-3 Certification as well.
For the Maternity Leave, you will be covering a Maternity Leave in second grade for approximately 5 months.
However, we can still offer you a full contract and you can transition into a Staff Sub when your teacher returns.
CE/CEAS/Standard Certification is required.
This most definitely can lead to a full-time teaching position.
Salary when Lead Teaching/ Covering Leave: $68,500-$88,500 Salary when Staff Sub: $47,000-$57,000 Competitive Raises Year to Year and Paid Summer Training!
OUR SCHOOL Empowerment Academy is a dynamic and successful charter school that truly supports its teachers and staff.
Empowerment has 3 of its own campuses, and BelovED is our “sister school.” We serve a mix of students that are among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrance of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City.
Our staff is a dedicated group of individuals passionate about closing the achievement gap and providing a quality educational program.
WE VALUE OUR FACULTY At Empowerment Academy, we emphasize teamwork and community and truly value our
Evidencing this, compared to those with similar experience, OUR FACULTY MEMBERS ARE AMONG THE HIGHEST PAID IN NEW JERSEY; Moreover, we seek to achieve academic success without burning out teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development. TEACHER SUPPORTS Teachers at Empowerment Academy are part of a school-wide team. They receive career-long coaching and professional development support from school leaders; work with their peers in professional learning communities (PLCs) to plan lessons and solve problems; and partner with an array of specialists to meet scholars’ diverse needs. Examples of such teacher supports include: Abundant planning periods during the school day; A research-based curriculum and supporting curricular materials; High-quality formative assessments, aligned with the curriculum, that help identify when students have not achieved mastery of a skill, concept, or knowledge item; and Full-time reading and math specialists who tutor students struggling to master an essential skill, and counselors and social workers who help students struggling with non-academic problems. Candidates must possess a NJ Department of Education CE, CEAS or Standard Elementary School Teacher License. Candidates who do not possess the required NJDOE certification cannot be hired. Charter Schools in New Jersey ARE Public Schools. If you are applying for reciprocity, we can work with you on your certification but you must have already applied before reaching out to interview. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. INDINSTRUCTION
Candidates must possess a NJ Department of Education CE, CEAS, or Standard Elementary School Teacher License. NJ DOE K-6 certification is preferred, though P-3 certification will also be considered.
Market context
Classroom teacher roles in New Jersey are typically in steady demand, especially in core subjects like English. Competition can be strong because districts often look for candidates with the correct New Jersey certification, a bachelor’s degree, and classroom readiness; the posted benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show your certification status and relevant English instruction experience.
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