Elementary School Teacher - Anticipated Opening

Elementary School Teacher - Anticipated Opening JobID: 302 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher K-5Date Posted: 10/1/2026Location: Charles Street SchoolDate Available: TBD Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HideELEMENTARY TEACHER for Charles Street School (K-6)Anticipated Opening for 2026-2027Position Type: Elementary Classroom Teacher / 10-month full-time permanent position Location: Charles Street School (K-6)Start Date: TBD - Anticipated OpeningApplication Deadline: Until FilledReports to: Ms. Devon Boucher, PrincipalSalary Range: $62,842.00 to $93,317.00Benefits: Health, Dental and PensionPalmyra School District is seeking a certified Elementary Teacher to provide high-quality instruction in a general education classroom at Charles Street Elementary School. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of elementary education and a commitment to nurturing the social, emotional, and academic growth of young learners.QUALIFICATIONS: Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate for Elementary Education / Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibilityDemonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activitiesAbility to maintain a positive learning environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skillsRequired criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien statusCurrent residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employmentJOB GOAL: To provide an approved elementary education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth;To help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; andTo maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activitiesWorks to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.Instruction and pupil contactMonitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.Budgets class time effectively.Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.Contact with parents and communityCommunicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program. Professional contacts and activitiesCooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups. OtherUpholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board in accordance with the negotiated agreement. Annual Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluationsFLSA Status: Exempt