Financial Literacy Teacher (26-27 school year)

Location: College Achieve Paterson Charter School/ Paterson
Organization: College Achieve Public Schools

About College Achieve Public Schools

College Achieve Public Schools is a growing network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to preparing scholars for college and lifelong success. Our mission is to equip every student with the academic foundation and character necessary to thrive in a competitive world. We believe in high expectations, a supportive environment, and providing every teacher with the tools to succeed.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate middle school Financial Literacy teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to academic excellence and student growth, bring creativity to their instruction, and foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and standards-based instruction
  
   
• Develop and implement lesson plans that reflect student needs and curriculum goals
  
   
• Establish a classroom culture that promotes learning, respect, and high expectations
  
   
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and classroom activities
  
   
• Assess and track student performance; provide feedback and intervention as needed
  
   
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and school leadership
  
   
• Participate in professional development sessions and school-wide initiatives
  
   
• Support school events, field trips, and community-building activities
  
   
• Complete administrative responsibilities including attendance, grading, and lesson planning
  
   
• Adhere to all school, district, and network policies and procedures
• Teach the foundational elements of financial literacy, in areas such as personal budgeting, debt management, education and retirement saving, investing, and tax planning.
• Instruct students on various financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
• Plan and facilitate learning experiences involving key components of financial literacy, including earning, spending, saving, investing, borrowing, and protecting.
• Collaborate with a local higher education institution to support student understanding of financial literacy through a broad range of experiences related to finance.

Required Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey CE, CEAS, or Standard teaching certification (or eligibility for certification)
  
   
• Must pass a criminal history background check
  
   
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
  
  
   

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $60,000-80,000, commensurate with experience
  
   
• Additional bonuses can include Signing, Performance, and Retention incentives
  
   
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  
   
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    
     
  • Life insurance
    
     
  • NJ State Pension Plan
    
     
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)
    
     
  • Professional development support, including access to a lesson plan repository
    
     
  • Teacher referral program
  • Extended time off for the Thanksgiving and winter breaks 
    
     

Performance Evaluation

Staff are evaluated under the Achieve NJ Teacher Evaluation system, which includes:

• Teacher Practice
  
   
• Student Achievement
  
   
• Student Growth Percentiles (when applicable)
  
   

Supervision

• [For classroom-based roles]: Supervision of students, paraprofessionals, and volunteers
  
  
   

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  
   
• Passion for educational equity and high academic standards
  
   
• Commitment to continuous professional growth
  
   
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and families
  
   
• Flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset