Details
Posted: 06-May-22
Location: Stirling, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Math
Science
Salary Details:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, 401K and more.
HudsonWay Immersion School (HWIS) is a progressive pre-K through Grade 8 Mandarin and Spanish Immersion School founded 16 years ago in the NJ/NY area. The school’s mission is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and character to become global contributors and citizens of the world. Our values are excellence, respect, teamwork, integrity, communication, innovation, transparency, customer service, and accountability. HWIS has a strong academic reputation.
HWIS is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to join a team of talented teachers who are educating in English in a preschool to Grade 8 immersion program specifically mathematics and science subjects with a focus on elementary grades. Position reports to Head of School and is for the 2022-23 academic year in Stirling, NJ.
Position summary:
The head teacher should have an understanding and commitment to the vision of the language immersion model. S/He must possess an excellent command of the language of instruction/English in order to model, instruct and maintain high academic standards as well as adhere to the language policy of the classroom.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Implement the Mathematics/Sciences curricula using instructional and assessment practices consistent with the philosophy of the school;
- Work with his/her middle school Team, planning closely, attending collaborative planning sessions and co-teaching where appropriate;
- Must use an inquiry-based approach and must offer provide differentiated instructional approaches based on students needs and best practices;
- Keep parents informed of student progress and achievement;
- Ensures that assessment data is used to inform instructional decisions;
- Be actively involved in school development;
- Participation in school co-curricular activities, events, professional development meetings, etc.;
- Work with his/her middle school Team, planning closely, attending collaborative planning sessions and co-teaching where appropriate;
- Ensure student safety by performing supervisory duties at selected breaks and lunchtimes;
- Other duties, as assigned by the School.
- Actively participate in HudsonWay Immersion School’s middle school advisory program;
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
- Fully qualified teacher status
- A strong knowledge of differentiation strategies
- Successful experience as a Mathematics/Sciences teacher
- English as mother tongue
- Open-minded, enthusiastic, and willing to embrace a unique, multicultural school culture
- Must have an interest in working in an immersion program and at school that strongly supports and embraces language and culture