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Job Description

Position Description: The primary responsibility of a Paterson Prep teacher is to cultivate a classroom community of learners in which the imagination is awakened to limitless possibility, the mind is inspired to seek truth, and the heart is stirred by love to embrace goodness. As the model learner, the classroom teacher embodies the virtues of heart and mind that we aspire to nurture in children. The classroom is the seedbed where curiosity and love of learning bear the fruit of shared success. By maintaining a learning environment where every child feels loved and is encouraged to to strive for and meet Paterson Prep's ambitious targets, students experience personal triumph that is wed to academic accomplishment. The classroom teacher understands, plans, and executes lesson plans. The teacher couples tried-and-true instructional practices to innovative pedagogical methods, co-teaching cooperation, and data-informed decision-making to foster a deep love of learning in students.This position requires an enthusiastic, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and creative educator prepared to challenge the educational status quo. Paterson Prep teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, while inspiring outstanding achievement in children in a joyful and collaborative work environment.QualificationsAn unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of Paterson Prep in service to the school community.A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience.Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited institution.Excellent spoken and written communication skills.Possession of current teaching certification as an elementary school teacher required.Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results (preferred).Special Education credential and experience (required).Spanish language proficiency (highly desirable).Salary Starting at $68,000 - $72,000
$68,000.00 - $72,000.00 Annually