Anticipated Middle School Math Teacher

Salem City School District; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enrollment in TPAF Pension and Group 1

AmeriHealth Educators Health Plan

Ameriflex Flexible Spending Account

Ten Paid Sick days

Three Personal Days

403b Tax Shelter Annuity Plans

Disability/Life/Cancer Insurance

Extra-Curricular Stipends

After School Tutoring

Professional Development Workshops

Job summary

Salem City School District seeks a Middle School Mathematics teacher to deliver engaging instruction aligned with state standards. You will implement approved curricula, assess pupils, and collaborate with staff to support student growth.

The role emphasizes building a positive classroom climate, data-driven instruction, and strong communication with families, with ten-month calendar and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

Responsibilities

• Instructs to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals with approved curricula and teaching methods.
• Following the district format, develops lesson plans and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt curriculum.
• Sets objectives in lesson preparation and carries through presentation to achieve them.
• Analyzes student data to plan actions, monitor progress, and support growth toward instructional objectives.
• Maintains records of pupil progress and summarizes marks for reporting.
• Identifies pupil needs and collaborates with staff to address learning problems.
• Establishes and maintains classroom behavioral standards.
• Plans class time effectively to maximize instruction.
• Communicates with parents about pupil progress and school programs.
• Creates assignments and tests requiring analytical thinking and recall of facts.
• Plans age-appropriate activities and lessons meeting diverse needs of pupils.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and growth activities.
• Participates in school and district planning, meetings, and committees.
• Leverages community resources to enhance instruction.
• Upholds school rules and board policies.

Skills

Effective teaching

Positive learning environment

Interpersonal communication

Education

New Jersey Teaching Certification or eligibility

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Mathematics
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Date Available: 11/02/2026
• Closing Date: 04/24/2026

INSTRUCTION/CURRRICULUM

TITLE: TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certification and/orSubject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibility.
• 2. Demonstrates knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• 3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• 4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Instructs to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the classroom. Teaches pupils through an approved course of study using board-adopted curricula, textbooks and other appropriate teaching methods.
• 2. Following the district format develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• 3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• 4. By analyzing individual, class and school-wide student data, assesses, develops plans of action to drive instruction and monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
• 5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• 6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• 7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve classroom climate conducive to learning.
• 8. Plans and uses class time effectively to maximize instructional opportunities.
• 9. Communicates effectively with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
• 10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
• 11 Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
• 12. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• 13. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• 14. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school and district groups.
• 15. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• 16. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• 18. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten (10) month position; governed by the Teachers Association contract and calendar.

WAGE OR SALARY INFORMATION

Certified Teaching Staff: Salary Range $ 64,000 – $97,251

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Enrollment in TPAF (Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund) and Group Life Insurance through NJ Department of Pensions and Benefits
• AmeriHealth New Jersey Educators Health Plan (Medical)
• Ameriflex (FSA) Flexible Spending Account
• Opt-Out of Benefits Annual Waiver. Range: up to $5,000 per year
• Ten Paid Sick days, Three Personal Days
• Eligibility for enrollment in 403b Tax Shelter Annuity Plans. Vendors: MetLife/Brighthouse, Equitable,Midland or Lincoln Investment Planning .
• Eligibility for enrollment in Disability, Life, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement Plans with Colonial Life Insurance.
• Eligibility for enrollment in Disability Insurance with Prudential, Colonial Life, or AFLAC.
• Extra-Curricular Stipends
• After School Tutoring and Homebound Tutoring
• Professional Development Workshops in the District