Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Organization: College Achieve Public Schools
District: College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Location: Paterson, NJ 07502

About College Achieve Public Schools

College Achieve Public Schools is a growing network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to preparing scholars for college and lifelong success. Our mission is to equip every student with the academic foundation and character necessary to thrive in a competitive world. We believe in high expectations, a supportive environment, and providing every teacher with the tools to succeed.

Position Overview

We are seeking substitute teachers to join our team. A substitute teacher at College Achieve Paterson Charter School will provide students with rigorous and relevant learning activities and experiences designed to prepare each student to excel at a top college or university. This position is critical in building strong relationships with our students to best meet their individual needs and further the mission of College Achieve.

Key Responsibilities

• Help to shape the culture of a growing College Achieve Paterson Charter School community by establishing

• high expectations and paving the way for each new class of students
• Work as part of an entrepreneurial team to create policies, curricula, and instructional methods that demand

• rigor and relevance
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Create a classroom environment that is safe, conducive to learning, and encourages students to take risks in

• their learning
• Prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and communicate these objectives to

• the students
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with best practices, specific

content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the

• individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement College Achieve's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assess student learning, through observations, authentic performance, and more formal methods, in an

• ongoing manner, providing frequent student feedback, information to parents and written progress reports
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative regulations
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside

• of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Participate in all professional development opportunities
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Substitute Teacher Credential Pathway 1 (Per N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-7.3):

• Completion of 60 semester-hour credits;

• Credits must be completed at an accredited college or university at the time of application; and

• Credential is valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance.

Substitute Teacher Credential Pathway 2 (Per P.L. 2021, c.87):

• Completion of 30 semester-hour credits;

• Credits must be completed at an accredited institution of higher education at the time of application;

• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education at the time of application;

• Applicant must be at least 20 years of age;

• Credential pathway is available until June 30, 2023; and

• Credential is valid for five (5) years from the date of issuance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $200 per day

Supervision

• [For classroom-based roles]: Supervision of students, paraprofessionals, and volunteers

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Ability to establish rapport with families and children
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children
• Possession of a sense of urgency to do whatever it takes to assure that every student gets to and through
• college
• Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of College Achieve
• Motivation to grow as an educational professional
• Willingness to be an active member of a professional learning community
• Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines