Teacher Media Production Job at MPTCS in Newark

Teacher Media Production

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE: 

We are searching for an enthusiastic Media Production Teacher to promote media production literacy among our students. To ensure success as a Media Production Teacher, you should demonstrate flexibility and support as you help students develop confidence in their media production skills. An outstanding Media Production Teacher will be cognizant of the media factors that limit access to production and will make a concerted effort to acclimatize students with no prior exposure to media production.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience: 

• • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• • A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).

THE ROLE:

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

• Evaluate student progress regularly and prepare progress reports.

• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communications skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district.

• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities.

• Instruct pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.

• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids, and maintains required inventory records.

• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction

• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.

• Supervises out-of-classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.

• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.

• Identifies pupil’s needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil’s progress and development.

• Maintains attendance accounting and business service as required.

• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.

• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas

• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Salary range: BA $63,414 - $89,264 / MA $64,664 - $90,514

• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months

• Union: MPTEA 

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded. 

Next Steps:

MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received only some applicants will be contacted.  If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.