Where New Jersey teachers come to learn

As a teacher, you’re looking not just to teach, but to make a lasting impact in the lives of your scholar. You may have encountered limitations in other schools, where your personal development was hindered by strict teaching protocols.

Or maybe you were dealing with large classes and didn’t have time to develop personal relationships with scholars or their parents. Maybe you’re seeking to expand your career horizons at a school that appreciates innovative teaching methods. 

Pride Academy Charter School is your pathway to becoming a better teacher. If you’re ready for a challenge and want to make a real difference for families in our community, please give us a call. 

At Pride Academy Charter School, you’ll become a better teacher. Because here, you’ll have skills that can only be developed through experience in an urban charter school. We keep our classes small, so you have the chance to make a positive difference in the lives of your scholars.

You are given the opportunity to empower scholars and families in our community, by going beyond simply teaching to truly empowering scholars and families to take an active role in creating the future they desire.

We’re looking for teachers who are:

• Seeking to be a part of a school community dedicated to the values of Peace, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy. 
• Open to learning innovative strategies to meet the challenges of urban education. 
• Eager to continue your own growth as an active member of a professional learning community. 
• Passionate that a quality education for all scholars is a matter of social justice. 
• Ready to inspire others as a teacher-leader with your own unique talents. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to learn more about you. Give us a call today and we can explore what roles might suit you.

Current Openings

For the 2023-2024 school year, Pride Academy Charter School has openings for:

• Science / STEM Teacher. Candidates should hold or be in the process of eligibility to hold New Jersey certification with Grade 5-8 endorsement for Science or STEM / STEAM experience to fill a  position beginning September 2023 teaching middle school students (grades 5-8). Candidates with Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Special Education Teachers: Candidates should hold or be in the process of eligibility to hold New Jersey certification to teach Grades K-6 or above and Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification or Teacher of the Handicapped certification to fill a full-time position teaching middle school students (grades 5-8).
• English Language Arts Teachers: Candidates should hold or be in the process of eligibility to hold New Jersey certification with Grade 5-8 endorsement for English Language Arts (or Teacher of  English) to fill a full-time position teaching middle school students (grades 5-8). Candidates with Teacher of Students with Disabilities certificates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Reading Specialist Teacher:  Candidates should hold or be in the process of eligibility to hold New Jersey certification with Grade 5-8 endorsement for Reading Specialist  to fill a full-time position teaching middle school students
  
• Teaching Assistant:  Candidates should hold a Substitute Teaching Certificate or be eligible to apply for a Substitute Teaching Certificate
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Applicants are requested to email a cover letter and resume to Mrs Fiona Thomas, Principal, at fthomas@prideacs.org and apply online.

Applying to Pride

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Email: fthomas@prideacs.org
117 Elmwood Avenue
(between Shepard Ave & Madonna Place)
East Orange, New Jersey 07018
Phone: 973-672-3200
Fax: 973-672-3207

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

PRIDE Academy Charter School adheres to the laws and regulations set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:7- 1.8; Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972; N.J.S.A. 10:5, and Equal Pay Act 1973, and is committed to ensuring equality in Educational, Employment, and Contract Practices for all persons, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status.

The following staff member has been appointed our Affirmative Action Officer and designated to handle inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies:

Ms. Robin Brower

Ms. Brower can be reached at:
117 Elmwood Avenue
(between Shepard Ave & Madonna Place)
East Orange, New Jersey 07018
Phone: 973-672-3200
Fax: 973-672-3207