Bilingual Teachers

Various Locations; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking certified bilingual teachers for the 2026-27 school year across various grade levels and settings in Paterson, New Jersey.

Candidates must hold NJ bilingual certificate with instructional certificate and endorsement in Bilingual Bicultural Education; Spanish, Bangla, Turkish, Arabic languages are welcome. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey Bilingual certificate with an instructional certificate for the position
• Endorsement in Bilingual Bicultural Education
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working with students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software

Responsibilities

• Teach bilingual classrooms across grade levels as needed
• Apply instructional strategies to support English learners
• Use data to drive instruction and monitor student progress
• Collaborate with content-area teachers and parents

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven instruction

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Experience with students

Education

New Jersey Bilingual certificate

Instructional certificate aligned to content/grade level

Endorsement in Bilingual Bicultural Education

Tools

Interactive instructional software

Job description

Bilingual Teachers

Paterson Public School District Various Locations - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895052

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a general posting for positions throughout the school district in all grade levels and settings. Your resume will be shared for positions that align with your endorsement area(s).

Calling Certified BILINGUAL TEACHERS!

Are you ready to join a team of exceptional certified educators at Paterson Public Schools – the third largest school district in New Jersey? We are looking for teachers who are experts in their content area, are committed to improving student achievement, and will bring enthusiasm to the classroom.

We are seeking highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic certified educators for the 2026-27 school year.

We are accepting resumes for bilingual teachers certified by the State of New Jersey to teach in our bilingual classrooms at various grade levels and content areas, in Spanish or Bangla and English.

We are most in need of Spanish speaking bilingual teachers, though we also have a need for Turkish, Bangla, and Arabic speaking bilingual teachers at times as well. Highest need areas are middle school and high school content areas, especially math and science. Certificates must be issued prior to beginning position.

Viable candidates must hold certificates issued by the New Jersey Department of Education, or meet the requirements for certification, with an endorsement in Bilingual Bicultural Education AND in one or more of the following areas.

• Preschool through Grade 3
• Kindergarten through Grade 6
• ESL
• Middle School ELA
• Middle School Math
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• English
• Social Studies
• Middle School Social Studies
• Middle School Science
• Physics

Qualifications:

• Must hold New Jersey Bilingual certificate with an instructional certificate in line with the content/grade level appropriate for the position held
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis and research related to learning and children needing to learn English as a second language.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working with students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required