Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary:

$60,500 - $90,000

What is the opportunity?

As we continue through an exciting period of growth and expansion, new opportunities may arise, and we're always looking to connect with passionate, mission-driven talent. At our school, we cultivate independent thinkers, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners through innovative instruction, enriching experiences, and a dynamic learning environment. While we aren't actively hiring at this time, we'd love to get to know exceptional educators who are interested in joining our community in the future. If you're an educator who inspires curiosity, champions academic excellence, and equips scholars with the critical thinking and cultural competencies they need to thrive, we encourage you to introduce yourself. Join our talent community today, and be among the first to hear about future opportunities to grow with us.

What’s in it for you?

Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
Windows-based laptop
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid school breaks aligned with the academic calendar.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage for you and your family.
Pension Plan participation through the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF).
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution options.
Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
Ongoing Professional Development and access to coaching and leadership opportunities
Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture centered on collaboration, respect, and purpose

What will you be doing?

Plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons that foster creativity, curiosity, and mastery of content knowledge.
Provide engaging individual and group instruction tailored to meet diverse scholar needs.
Create a structured, inclusive, and collaborative classroom environment that promotes respect, creativity, and academic growth.
Model emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills to build a positive classroom culture.
Manage classroom supplies and equipment to ensure scholars have access to necessary materials and resources.
Evaluate scholar work and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
Stay current with educational research, instructional strategies, and inclusive practices through ongoing professional development.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and ensure curriculum and materials are representative and equitable.
Collaborate with support teams and remain informed about Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) and Special Services as needed.
Participate in school and organization-wide events that strengthen family and community engagement.

What do we require from you?

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Must possess NJ Teacher certification.
2+ years working in an urban education setting preferred
Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement
You are committed to living out our mission
Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment
Committed to our mission of preparing all scholars for college and embodying our core values
Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our scholars secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit scholars by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our scholars, 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.