Position Title: FT High School Math Teacher

Department: UrbanPromise Academy

Reports To: UPA Principal

Salary Range: $ 43,847, -$51, 800 + Benefits + 401 (K) to include summers off + Total Rewards Package

Are you a passionate, mission-driven educator who believes in the transformative power of faith, education, and love? Join us at UrbanPromise CamdenForward School, where we are raising up a generation of leaders—academically, spiritually, and socially—right in the heart of Camden.

We are currently seeking a High School Math Classroom Teacher who is deeply committed to nurturing the whole child. This role is ideal for a talented educator who sees teaching as a calling and is eager to build strong relationships with students, families, and fellow staff in a vibrant, supportive learning community.

Why UrbanPromise

• Be part of a faith-based, purpose-driven mission to educate and empower the next generation of Camden’s leaders.
• Work in a tight-knit, collaborative community that values compassion, creativity, and calling.
• Benefit from a supportive professional environment, access to wellness and employee benefits, and meaningful relationships.

Position Summary

This teacher will be responsible for helping high school students develop their math skills and their enjoyment, comfort, and confidence with math. The math teacher will work closely with the UPA team to create a program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for future learning and productive citizenship in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing lessons in accordance with the standards set forth by the UrbanPromise Academy, State of NJ, and Common Core standards.

Essential Job Functions:

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1. Uphold UrbanPromise values (Faith, Innovation, Community, Wellness) and demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, flexibility, integrity, kindness, self-control, and perseverance.
2. Assess the math (primarily Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and basic skills) knowledge, skills, and abilities of students.
3. Build upon existing curriculum, develop daily lesson plans, and lead instruction in ways which build upon student interests and are responsive to the learning needs of a differentiated student population.
4. Develop and implement effective means to measure student learning, review and grade student work, document student progress and conference with parents/guardians. Regularly update the school’s management and information system with attendance, assignments and grades.
5. Clearly and consistently communicate, model, and enforce UPA behavior expectations; implement classroom specific policies and procedures all with a goal of maintaining a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment.
6. Depending on the skills, interest, and availability of the candidate, this position could include teaching or supervising some basic computer skills classes or teaching an elective as well.
7. Participate in and seek out professional training and development opportunities.
8. Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized classroom environment.
9. Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings, monthly all-staff meetings, and periodic all-staff events. Assist in UrbanPromise development activities.
10. Participate in the employee performance evaluation process.
11. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the principal and administrators at UrbanPromise.

Essential Job Requirements:

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Secondary education teaching certification.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years of teaching experience with high school aged youth.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Excellent instruction and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS

CPR and First Aid Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The UPA includes an expeditionary learning component. Teachers are expected to perform duties and responsibilities of a physical nature. A physical examina