Part Time Permanent Substitute

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: 

USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016

NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  2013-2018

US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024

National Charter School, 2020

College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024

College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024

Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022

100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025

100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide  academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Responsibilities Include: 

• Delivering lesson plans and engaging students effectively. 
• Managing the classroom by maintaining a positive, respectful classroom environment and handling behavior issues. 
• Track student progress and provide feedback to regular teachers and school administration. 
• Maintain attendance records and ensure student safety 
• Communicate effectively with fellow teachers, support staff, and administrators to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities such as ongoing training and workshops to stay current with the latest developments in 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 Substitute, CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, 10-Month Contract