Part-Time Teacher - Music in Pennington, New Jersey at The Newgrange School of Princeton Inc

Job Title - Teacher

Job Duties:

The Teacher will report to the Head of School/Principal and will complete, but is not limited to the following duties:

Job Responsibilities:

• Remains current with new developments in subject matter content, teaching methods, instructional strategies, educational technology, and educational research in assigned subject area(s)
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques to motivate students and demonstrates an understanding of the psychological, societal, and developmental needs of students,
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, adapts the curriculum, and plans a program of study to meet the individual needs, interests, diversified skill set, and abilities of each student,
• Establishes standards of student behavior and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner in order to achieve a classroom environment that is conducive to learning,
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of NJCCCS goals and sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and planning to achieve these objectives,
• Identifies students’ needs and collaborates with other professionals to assess and address learning difficulties.
• Establishes communications with colleagues, on an informal and formal basis,
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about school programs and to discuss student progress,
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies,
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, instructional equipment, and other instructional materials,
• Instructs, advises, coaches, supervises, and/or directs activities, including but not limited to Flex Activities, music and theatrical programs, publications, student government, student clubs, Intramurals, etc.
• Supervises student behavior in the hallways, lunchroom, and on school grounds for the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors,
• Participates in professional development activities, faculty meetings, and serves on staff committees, as required,
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certifications as may be assigned by his/her supervisor(s) under the direction of the Head of School/Principal/CEO of The Newgrange School,
• Plans and implements the goals and objectives of current student IEPs,
• Attend IEP meetings, as needed,
• Assumes other related duties/assignments assigned by the supervisor,
• Certificated Instructional Staff are to maintain complete and accurate records of student performance on systems Newgrange provides for this purpose, and to update those records in a timely manner when notified of upcoming reporting/meeting dates,
• Accept the goals and criteria of Newgrange education; support school plans and objectives in meeting those goals; work cooperatively with your colleagues; maintain high professional and ethical standards; and conform to the school's policies and regulations pertaining to teaching responsibilities, teaching performance, and academic activities.
• Participate in meetings on two designated days per week for one hour, from approximately 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm., and be available for training, consultation, and other duties related to the opening or closing of the school, as indicated on the school calendar,
• It is also expected that you give such extra time to the school as shall, in the opinion of the Administration. It will be necessary for training, school activities such as back-to-school night, parent conferences, and other school events at which your presence would be required,
• Supporting the philosophy and vision of The Newgrange School,
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Statement of Eligibility required with the appropriate Highly Qualified teaching endorsement in the assigned curricular area,
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Intends to maintain an optimal learning environment,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Head of School/Principal, Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable,
• NJDOE Fingerprints required.