5th Grade Teacher

Branchburg Township School District; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription benefits

Dental benefits

Pension eligibility

Job summary

Branchburg Township School District seeks a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The anticipated vacancy is in a tenure-track position with dates February 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027.

The teacher will engage students, maintain a positive learning environment and use effective instructional strategies and technology. Salary follows the district guide based on experience; benefits include medical, prescription, and dental coverage, with pension eligibility depending on position status.

Qualifications

• NJ teaching certificate required or eligible.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and students.
• Ability to engage students and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong classroom management and technology skills.
• Knowledge of child growth, instructional strategies, assessments and related learning research.

Skills

NJ instructional certificate

Collaborative work

Engage students in learning

Positive learning environment

Classroom management

Technology skills

Understanding child growth and pedag.

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate

Job description

The following anticipated vacancy exists in the Branchburg Township School District for the 2026-2027 school year.

5th Grade Teacher

Dates: February 1, 2027 - June 30, 2027

Tenure Track

Job Description: Teacher

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate teaching endorsement.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to engage students in learning.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Excellent classroom management skills and technology skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, learning assessments and research related to learning.

Compensation

Following the established salary guide ranging from $64,489.00 to $101,795.00, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits.
• Enrollment in the New Jersey Pension System is subject to term/status of the position.

Paid Time Off

• Sick, Personal, Critical Family Illness, and Bereavement Days are included.

Deadline to Apply

November 24, 2026

EOE/AA