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.
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: $61,000.00 per year
Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District) is a charter school district located in Somerset County with 1 school, 84 teachers and 1,277 students. Total Revenue is $24,331,000 and is trending up. Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District) spends $15,440 per student per year on instruction.