Focused Staffing is hiring: Geometry Teacher (URGENTLY HIRING) in Plainfield

Compensation: Pays up to $50/hour

We are looking for Highschool Math teachers should be able to:

• Display broad knowledge of math concepts.
• Explain complicated math concepts with student-friendly accessibility
• Communicate to students the importance of gaining knowledge of mathematics and connect content to real-world situations, where applicable.
• Foster enthusiasm for mathematics, while promoting logical thinking and problem solving
• Leverage solved problems to accelerate student ability to apply strategies independently.
• Work to achieve Common Core State Standards and charter school educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Monitor pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction
• Establish and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will hold at minimum a Bachelor’s degree, valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility. Candidates should possess demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods, along with the ability to maintain a positive learning environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must. An additional requirement includes a criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.