Kindergarten Teacher-Blackwood ES-1year Contract

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

July 28, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

Please be advised that the following vacancy exists in Gloucester Township Public Schools. To apply, you must go to: www.gloucestertownshipschools.org and click on the Employment tab. Deadline to apply is August 11, 2026.

POSITION: Kindergarten Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

LOCATION: Blackwood Elementary School

EFFECTIVE: September 1, 2026

SALARY: As per GTEA Contract

($64,290 - $109,356 per year). Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.)

Contract for 1-Year

BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.

Superintendent John Bilodeau

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Pre K - Grade 5)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e., Teacher of Preschool K-3; Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL:

Instructs assigned pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.
• Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.
• Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

COMPENSATION:

Salary shall be established as budgeted and approved by the Board of Education in agreement with the Gloucester Township Education Association contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month year

VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION:

Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.