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About MCSCS

 

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards. 

The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students’ interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement. 

 

Hiring for school year 2026-2027

 

Art Teacher

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Deliver comprehensive Art education to students, fostering creativity, fostering creativity, and developing artistic skills. 
  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that introduce students to various art forms, techniques, and art history that align with New Jersey learning standards. 
  • Regularly assess student progress through assignments, projects, and observations, providing feedback to support artistic development. 
  • Establish and maintain a positive and productive classroom environment that encourages creativity and active participation.
  • Manage art materials and resources to ensure they’re properly used and maintained.
  • Organize and engage in extracurricular activities like field trips to art museums, contests, art exhibitions to enhance students’ appreciation and exposure to art outside of the classroom.
  • Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and curriculum developments in art education. 

Essential Duties:

  • Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
  • Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
  • Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
  • Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
  • Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
  • Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
  • Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Proven communication and instructional strategies;
  • Classroom management skills;
  • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
  • Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
  • NJ Criminal History;
  • Work authorization in the U.S.;
  • Tuberculosis Test;
  • Experience is a plus.

Opportunities:

  • A tenure track position;
  • NJ state teachers’ pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance;
  • Opportunities for extra stipends.

 

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $57,000.00 per year