5th Grade Head Teacher

Stevenscoop; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Cooperative School is seeking a full-time 5th Grade Head Teacher for its Hoboken campus. This role involves teaching middle school students with a focus on fostering engagement and collaboration in a culturally diverse setting. Candidates should have a passion for student development and experience in curriculum creation. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) retirement savings match

Paid time off

Reimbursements for cell-phone use

Parking permit reimbursements

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
• Effective organizational and classroom management skills.
• Ability to cultivate a safe and inclusive classroom culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach humanities and math to 5th grade students.
• Develop curriculum and assess student learning.
• Maintain records of student development and communicate with parents.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Communication

Classroom Management

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Smart Panels

Chromebooks

Job description

Description

We are seeking a full-time 5th Grade Head Teacher for our Hoboken campus. This is a 10-month, full-time teaching assignment. The contract duration is from August 16, 2025 through August 15, 2026. Standard work hours, benefits, and paid time off as per the Faculty/Staff Handbook.

Reports to: Hoboken Principal

The Candidate

You bring creativity, excellent relationship skills, and a collaborative approach to your craft. You have a passion for fostering a strong culture of student engagement in learning, in close alignment with our mission. You model a spirit of collaboration and inquiry and inspire students to “explore, question and communicate in ways that will shape the future.” You are culturally competent with effective organizational and classroom management skills. You have strong verbal and written communication skills and can develop interpersonal relationships with faculty, parents, and students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Experience with teaching humanities (social studies and language arts) and math to Middle School students with a commitment to the integration of the humanities
• Understanding of exploratory, inquiry-based approach with real-world application
• Ability to motivate and stimulate children's learning abilities through a range of experiences
• Ability to cultivate and maintain a safe and inclusive classroom culture that values all voices and appreciates various perspectives
• Experience in creating a safe environment for students to ask questions, take academic risks, problem solve and communicate their thinking
• Experience developing curriculum with the ability to develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning
• Proficient with using technology (Google Suite and use of Smart Panels and Chromebooks)
• Knowledge and experience with maintaining written records of individual student development, which includes competency checklists, narrative comments on reports and leading conferences with parents and students
• Collaborative and creative educator who is willing to work with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment and instructional strategies with flexibility and resourcefulness
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively and sensitively with a diverse population of students, faculty and parent body
• Skilled writer and communicator with a focus on timely communications with families

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience

Requirements

• Arrival by 8:15am
• Attend a selection of weekly faculty meetings, Back to School Night, and formal Parent-Teacher Conferences (in fall and spring)
• Attend start of year and closing faculty meetings
• Attend grade-related field trips (including overnight trips if applicable) and certain evening events

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $50,400 - $73,500, commensurate with experience. Stevens offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings account match program, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance as well as reimbursements for cell-phone use and for an on-street parking permit in Hoboken.

Stevens Cooperative School

Stevens Cooperative School fosters curiosity, compassion and confidence in students who think deeply, act ethically and lead by example.

Stevens Cooperative School is the only nonsectarian independent school with campuses in Hoboken and Jersey City. Founded in 1949, Stevens is the oldest parent cooperative school in New Jersey, and an excellent model of progressive education in action. Stevens serves 430 students from PreK 3 through 8th grade, of which 46% are ethnic minorities. Stevens is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and staff body and is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. We are committed to ongoing curricular and pedagogical anti-racist work, and we seek a candidate who shares that commitment and who can contribute to our efforts. We search out opportunities for professional growth and encourage reflection on our own practices.

Stevens does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, religion, or national origin in the administration of its hiring and admission policies, financial aid program, or other school-administered programs.