Focused Staffing Group is seeking a High School Science Teacher for its partner school in Bayonne, NJ.

Nature and Scope of Job: Under the supervision of the Principal, the Science Teacher will be the instructional leader of his or her classroom. The teacher will create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that enhance student development and mastery of learning objectives. The school's teachers participate in extensive professional development, collaborate with other faculty and staff, promote rigorous learning opportunities, and look out for the collective and individual interests of the school's students, as well as its greater community.

Job Functions and Responsibilities: Lead direct instruction in the classroom for whole groups, small groups, and individual students. Work cooperatively with partners and additional staff to implement a strong, engaging, integrated, and appropriate curriculum. Communicate effectively and collaborate with families to ensure consistency between home and school to promote student success. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning. Maintain ongoing professional development. Support during other times of the day, including but not limited to teaching a co-curricular and providing supervision during recess, lunch, and hallway. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice from the Principal. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required; advanced degree in education a plus. Hold a valid NJ State High School or Science Teacher Certification. Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, specifically in science a plus. Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students. Shared dedication to the school's philosophy and mission. Excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills. Communicate effectively in English, both orally and verbally. Bilingual is a plus. Possess excellent integrity, a gentle spirit, and demonstrate strong moral character and initiative. Demonstrate technological abilities: word processing, data management, and informational retrieval. Submit a background checks through the New Jersey Department of Education. Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire. Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both. Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry students up to 70lbs. Have dependable transportation. Focused Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.