About this role
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have an appropriate NJ Teaching Certificate issued by the State Board of Education (Elementary School Teacher-1001) and must complete/have on file his/her criminal background check. REPORTS TO: The Principal or an appropriately certificated designee. SUPERVISES: Students JOB GOAL: The teacher is responsible for the instruction and supervision of students in accordance with standards established by the Board of Education. APPROXIMATE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT - 3 POSITIONS: September 21, 2026 through June 17, 2027 September 28, 2026 through February 9, 2027 October 24, 2026 through June 17, 2027 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Teacher
• Shall employ a variety of teaching styles and techniques to provide an atmosphere designated to stimulate student learning.
• Shall assist the principal in the selection of teaching materials.
• Shall present a course of study which is consistent with the approved curriculum and the goals and objectives of the Board of Education.
• Shall develop educational programs to meet the needs of each student.
• Shall work, in consultation with the principal, other staff members, parents, district residents and pupils to develop:
• written educational plans for the school.
• written educational objectives and standards for the educational plan based upon district and school goals.
• written educational goals for the school.
• Shall demonstrate effective participation in the coordination of the instructional program between various grade levels and between elementary and secondary levels and sending districts.
• Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members in the development of procedures for reporting pupil progress to parents or guardians including:
• parent/teacher conferences
• report cards
• pupil progress charts
• parents' visits to the school
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to confer with parents and/or other staff members concerning student progress.
• Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members concerning student progress.
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a reasonable relationship with other members of the staff as well as administrators.
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a positive interpersonal relationship with students.
• Shall make a reasonable effort to keep abreast of current educational developments, particularly in the areas of subject matter content and methodology of teaching.
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to engage in the development of staff improvement programs and to participate in those programs which bear on the areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Shall develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior for students and shall make every effort to maintain order in the classroom.
• Shall demonstrate an ability to organize and structure the learning environment.
• Shall cooperate in the implementation and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Shall perform reasonable duties which may be necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the educational program of the district and which are incident to the position of teacher.