Anticipated Opening 25-26: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Bound Brook School District; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. This role involves developing engaging lesson plans, promoting active learning, and ensuring that each child's individual needs are met. The ideal candidate will possess a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. Join a supportive team committed to creating a positive educational experience for students and their families.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Promote active learning using board-adopted curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized instruction.
• Monitor pupil academic progress and maintain records.

Skills

Effective teaching methods

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Education

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement

Job description

Anticipated Opening 25-26: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher JobID: 747

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
  
  
• Date Posted:
  4/17/2025
  
  
• Date Available:
  09/01/2025
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified Teacher

2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities

3. Ability to maintain a positive learningenvironment

4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

JOB GOAL: To provide an approved program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using boardadopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.

2. 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. 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 a classroom climate conducive to learning.

8. Budgets class time effectively.

9. Communicates 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 ageappropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.

12. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.

13. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.

14. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.

15. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.

16. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification

as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Postings current as of 5/10/2025 1:17:53 PM CST.

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