Dynamic 5th Grade ELA/SS Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Vernon (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks an Anticipated Leave Replacement Grade 5 ELA/SS Teacher for Lounsberry Hollow School. The assignment runs from 9/22/2026 to 11/17/2026, with a daily rate outlined in the posting.

The ideal candidate holds a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate in the relevant area, demonstrates effective teaching methods, and can maintain a positive learning environment while using digital tools.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate in the area of expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Digital fluency is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Works to enhance the educational experiences of children through the creation of a supportive learning environment and the use of developmentally appropriate materials and practices.
• Promotes active learning using structured and unstructured activities that foster the social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development of students.
• Implements the approved curriculum and uses appropriate learning activities designed to foster learning at each child's developmental level.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Balances teacher-directed and child-initiated experiences.
• Observes students in a variety of settings and evaluates the cognitive, social, and emotional skills of students, and maintains records of progress toward stated objectives of instruction.
• Maintains records of students' educational progress in class record books and/or board-approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Develops and uses age-appropriate assessment tools and maintains records of students' development and educational progress in class record books and/or approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Budgets class time effectively.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.
• Assists in facilitating a smooth transition from grade to grade, working collaboratively with grade level/content level teachers
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups.
• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.

Skills

Valid NJ Instructional Certificate

Teaching methods knowledge

Positive learning environment

Digital fluency

Interpersonal & communication skills

Background check & citizenship status

Job description

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks an Anticipated Leave Replacement Grade 5 ELA/SS Teacher for Lounsberry Hollow School. The assignment runs from 9/22/2026 to 11/17/2026, with a daily rate outlined in the posting.

The ideal candidate holds a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate in the relevant area, demonstrates effective teaching methods, and can maintain a positive learning environment while using digital tools.