Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher JobID: 3519 Position Type: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/Upper Elementary (Grades 4 & 5)Date Posted: 10/9/2026Location: Elementary Closing Date: 10/25/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideElementary Teacher - Grade 5 Requirements:NJ Elementary Instructional Certificate K-6 requiredNJ Instructional Certificate 5-8 Subject Matter Specialization - Mathematics or ELA (a plus)Knowledge/experience with NJ Student Learning StandardsAbility to work collaboratively with other grade level teachersWillingness to differentiate instruction and utilize technology to enhance student learning (particularly in mathematics and language arts literacy)Knowledge/experience with implementing Tier I intervention plans for MTSSKnowledge of state assessment expectations and test specifications (where applicable)Experience with Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)Bilingual (a plus) Effective: 2026- 2027 School Yearanticipated start date 1/4/27 Salary: As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree levelMinimum $67,958 - maximum $99,181 Benefits: In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension ProgramInterested candidates with applications in our Applitrack System must specifically "apply" for this position.AA/EEOIn accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM),school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)