Dynamic Middle School ELA Substitute Teacher

ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT; Middle School; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmwood Park Board of Education School District's Middle School invites an English teacher for a January-March 2027 leave replacement. The role focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and literature appreciation, with emphasis on English grammar and syntax.

You'll design lessons, assess progress, communicate with parents, and collaborate with staff to maintain standards, safety, and inclusive instruction for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• NJ State Certification as an English Education Teacher.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Successful prior English teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers English curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Creates a safe, inclusive classroom for individual and small-group instruction.
• Plans lessons and learning experiences to challenge students and maximize instructional time.
• Teaches English grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and literature analysis.
• Fosters critical analysis through discussions of diverse reading materials.
• Prepares materials for publications, contests, and educational projects.
• Assesses student progress and adapts methods to meet diverse needs.
• Tracks student achievement and maintains records as required by policy.
• Communicates with parents and engages them in student education.
• Coordinates with colleagues and participates in grade-level meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication with students/parents

English grammar/literature

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

NJ State Certification in English Education

Job description

Elmwood Park Board of Education School District's Middle School invites an English teacher for a January-March 2027 leave replacement. The role focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and literature appreciation, with emphasis on English grammar and syntax.

You'll design lessons, assess progress, communicate with parents, and collaborate with staff to maintain standards, safety, and inclusive instruction for diverse learners.