Anticipated Long-Term Leave Replacement – Grade 3 Elementary Teacher

Njschooljobs; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days

Personal days

Family illness days

Job summary

Oceanport Public School District seeks a Grade 3 Elementary Teacher for a long-term leave replacement beginning March 1, 2027. The position requires New Jersey Elementary School Teacher (K–6) certification and a commitment to high-quality instruction.

Candidates should engage students, manage classrooms effectively, use data to guide instruction, and collaborate with colleagues, staff and families. Oceanport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values community involvement.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Elementary School Teacher (K–6) certification is required.
• Ability to engage and motivate students in learning.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Ability to collect and use data to guide instructional decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 3 Elementary students daily.
• Implement instruction aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Use data to inform instruction and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with grade-level and support staff.
• Communicate with families as needed.

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Education

New Jersey Elementary School Teacher (K–6) certification

Job description

Oceanport Public School District – Anticipated Vacancy

Long-Term Leave Replacement – Grade 3 Elementary Teacher

The Oceanport Board of Education anticipates an opening for a Grade 3 Elementary Teacher beginning March 1, 2027.

Required Certification

• New Jersey Elementary School Teacher (K–6) certification

Qualifications

• Possess appropriate New Jersey teacher certification
• Ability to engage and motivate students in learning
• Strong classroom management skills
• Knowledge of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards
• Ability to collect and use data to guide instructional decisions
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills when working with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community

Compensation: $61,985 – $62,735

Benefits: This position does not include health insurance. Employees are entitled to sick, personal, and family illness days.

Posted: October 29, 2026
Closing Date: November 12, 2026

Oceanport is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all eligible persons are encouraged to apply.