Job Description:
Who we are.
We are Foundation Academies. We are the largest charter organization in New Jersey’s capital city, Trenton, serving more than 1,000 of the city’s K-12 population across four schools. We believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education and we work relentlessly to ensure this happens.
 
We are a team of experienced and mission-driven, urban educators. We value growth mindsets, lifelong learners and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high-standards because that’s what our families deserve.
 
We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.
 
We are Trenton and we are proud of it!  

Who you are.
All 7-12th grade MATH NJ-certificated positions offer an additional $5,000 stipend.
 
You are committed and you are determined. You understand that to actualize education reform in a revitalizing city is hard, hard work - no getting around it. But you are ready, hungry, and already rolling-up your sleeves as you read the rest of this post...
 
We seek a highly committed and talented Mathematics Teacher to be part of our Middle School Team who:

• Preferably has two plus years working with students in an urban or low-income setting and understands how to get them excited about learning. Preparing them for the nation’s finest colleges  
• Performs daily teaching tasks such as, but not limited to: grade level meetings, planning educational trips, lunch duties and any other things that will make you awesome at your job
• Works closely with colleagues to build a cohesive school culture of success
• Extensively plans curriculum for the academic year, working closely with direct and the department to drive instruction
• Analyzes data on daily, weekly, and monthly basis with progress monitoring
• Updates student performance trackers and uses data to help guide your plans
• Communicates consistently with families about student progress

Want to join our FAmily?
We work hard, but thankfully have fun doing it! Here are just some of the benefits we offer:
 

• Competitive starting salary with merit-based pay increases annually
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• Tax deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Independent, conflict-free, financial consulting through Holberg Financial
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through Verizon
• Work laptop
• Making a positive impact in the lives of some pretty awesome kids

All 7-12th grade MATH NJ-certificated positions offer an additional $5,000 stipend.
Qualifications

• Commitment to living out our mission

• Possess or are eligible for NJ certification in either Teacher of Mathematics or K-6/MS Specialization in Math Grades 5-8
• Has a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (if graduated after Sept 2015) or 2.75 (before Sept 2015) for certification requirements; exceptions made in the case of exceptionally high praxis score

http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/req/  
http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/tcis/checklist.pdf?scrlybrkr

Supporting/Additional Documents Requested

• Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references.
• Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).