About this role
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
VACANCY NOTICE
IN ANTICIPATION OF AN OPENING
October 14, 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. The deadline to apply is October 28, 2026.
POSITION
Elementary School Teacher (anticipated opening)
QUALIFICATIONS
See attached job description
LOCATION
Erial Elementary School
EFFECTIVE
December 1, 2026 or upon completion of required paperwork.
SALARY
As per GTEA Contract
($64,290 - $109,356 per year). Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS
Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Days are included.
John Bilodeau
Superintendent
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 is 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.