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Do you believe all children can succeed at the highest levels, regardless of the circumstances of birth?

Do you want to be part of a team that fosters academic excellence and community?

If yes, keep reading!

Why Work At CCSP?

Everyone belongs, and everyone grows.

Students are not the only ones learning and growing in our community. We take learning and development for adults very seriously. All staff receive professional development through on-the-job training and ongoing coaching and mentoring.

We understand the value our Uniters bring to our school community. This is why we offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on day one.

What Do We Look For?

  • Unity – You have strong instincts for building trusting relationships with others from various backgrounds.
  • Nonstop Improvement – You are not frustrated by setbacks – you see them as an opportunity for growth.
  • Impact – You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment, you have an unwavering commitment to make a difference.
  • Teamwork – You value collaboration in spirit and practice and understand that a team beats an individual.
  • Yearn for Excellence – You set ambitious goals for yourself and have never been afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them.

Want To Become a Uniter?

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Elementary School - Special Education Teacher (SY 24-25)

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our Elementary School to teach K – 4th grade.

Reporting Relationship
The Special Education Teacher reports to the Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

  • Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks, and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
  • Instructs students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.
  • Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
  • Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP-established norms as needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping students and parents develop solutions to academic and non-academic challenges that may impact student achievement.
  • Participates cooperatively in Professional Learning Communities with faculty, coaches, and school leadership.
  • Creates an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and centers, aligned with CCSP school-wide norms.
  • Evaluates students’ academic and social/emotional growth, maintain appropriate records, utilize student assessment data, and prepare progress reports and report cards.
  • Communicates with parents through conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
  • Maintains professional competence through school-based professional development and independent learning activities; actively participates in all CCSP-required professional development.
  • Completes and submits required reports.
  • Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of CCSP.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by CCSP leadership.

 

Qualifications

  • Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) Required
  • Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university
  • GPA must meet the minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification
  • Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth
  • Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out-of-state certification

 

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, CCSP offers a full comprehensive benefits plan.

The Community Charter is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our Middle School to teach 5th – 8th grade.

Reporting Relationship
The Special Education Teacher reports to the Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

  • Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks, and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
  • Instructs students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.
  • Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
  • Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP-established norms as needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping students and parents develop solutions to academic and non-academic challenges that may impact student achievement.
  • Participates cooperatively in Professional Learning Communities with faculty, coaches, and school leadership.
  • Creates an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and centers, aligned with CCSP school-wide norms.
  • Evaluates students’ academic and social/emotional growth, maintain appropriate records, utilize student assessment data, and prepare progress reports and report cards.
  • Communicates with parents through conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
  • Maintains professional competence through school-based professional development and independent learning activities; actively participates in all CCSP-required professional development.
  • Completes and submits required reports.
  • Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of CCSP.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by CCSP leadership.

 

Qualifications

  • Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) Required
  • Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university
  • GPA must meet the minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification
  • Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth
  • Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out-of-state certification

 

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, CCSP offers a full comprehensive benefits plan.

The Community Charter is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to join our Elementary School

Reporting Relationship
The Elementary School Teacher reports to the Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

  • Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks, and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
  • Instruct students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.
  • Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
  • Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP-established norms as needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping students and parents develop solutions to academic and non-academic challenges that may impact student achievement.
  • Participates cooperatively in Professional Learning Communities with faculty, coaches, and school leadership.
  • Creates an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and centers, aligned with CCSP school-wide norms.
  • Evaluates students’ academic and social/emotional growth, maintain appropriate records, utilize student assessment data, and prepare progress reports and report cards.
  • Communicates with parents through conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
  • Maintains professional competence through school-based professional development and independent learning activities; actively participates in all CCSP-required professional development.
  • Completes and submits required reports.
  • Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of CCSP.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by CCSP leadership.

 

Qualifications

  • Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) Required
  • Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university
  • GPA must meet the minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification
  • Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth
  • Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out-of-state certification

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking teachers to join our Middle School to teach 5th – 8th grade.

We are looking for teachers in the following subject areas: 

  • English Language Arts (ELA)
  • History
  • Math
  • Science
  • Enrichment: Physical Education, Music, Arts, Theatre, Foreign Language

 

Reporting Relationship
The teachers report to the Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.
  • Uses a variety of instruction strategies for small and whole-group learning
  • Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP-established norms as needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping students and parents develop solutions to academic and non-academic challenges that may impact student achievement.
  • Evaluates students’ academic and social/emotional growth, maintain appropriate records, utilize student assessment data, and prepare progress reports and report cards.
  • Communicate with parents through conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
  • Maintains professional competence through school-based professional development and independent learning activities; actively participates in all CCSP-required professional development.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university. GPA must meet the minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification.
  • Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth.
  • Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out-of-state certification.
  • ELA K-12 or Elementary Education K-6 with Subject Matter Specialization in ELA (5 – 8)

 

Compensation & benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, CCSP offers a full comprehensive benefits plan.

Reporting Relationship
The Site Leader reports to the Site Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

Program Responsibilities 

  • Ability to create outstanding academic achievement and student character development.
  • Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students.
  • Motivate students to realize high academic and behavioral standards.
  • Utilize data from CCSP’s student assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
  • Exemplify CCSP’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Support all special education-related services including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) during the program.
  • Collaborate with 21st CCLC Site Coordinator and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
  • Attend all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings.
  • Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.
  • Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
  • Strong belief in an “achievement” mission and educational model.
  • Research and stay up to date on best practices in community schools and afterschool initiatives.
  • Understanding and experience of education in an urban setting.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families and school partners including school administration and staff.
  • Agile/iterative mindset; comfort with throwing away work or making changes.
  • Ability to work well with a team and independently.
  • Have a passion for helping all children achieve their highest aspirations.
  • Lead in classroom management while implementing specialized activities.
  • Support program administrative requirements including student attendance, surveys, forms, and lesson plans.
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree (preferred).
  • 2 Years of Experience in Program Development or management (preferred).
  • Very strong computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Outlook.
  • Spanish speaking preferred.

Reporting Relationship
The Youth Development Worker reports to the Site Leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

  • Ability to create outstanding academic achievement and student character development.
  • Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students.
  • Motivate students to realize high academic and behavioral standards.
  • Utilize data from CCSP’s student assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
  • Exemplify CCSP’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Support all special education-related services including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) during the program.
  • Collaborate with Site Leaders and the program team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
  • Attend all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings.
  • Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.
  • Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
  • Strong belief in an “achievement” mission and educational model.
  • Research and stay up to date on best practices in community schools and afterschool programs.
  • Understanding and experience of education in an urban setting.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families and school partners including school administration and staff.
  • Agile/iterative mindset; comfort with throwing away work or making changes.
  • Ability to work well with a team and independently.
  • Have a passion for helping all children achieve their highest aspirations.
  • Lead in classroom management while implementing specialized activities.
  • Support program administrative requirements including student attendance, surveys, forms, and lesson plans.
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • 30 College Credits
  • 2 Years of Experience in Youth Development

 

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