ELA Teacher Grades 5-8

Alpine Public School District; Alpine (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

TPAF Pension enrollment

Job summary

Alpine Public School District is seeking a passionate, certified Middle School ELA teacher for grades 5–8 for the 2026/2027 school year to foster critical thinking, literacy, and a love of reading.

The candidate will develop engaging ELA lessons aligned with state standards, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary curriculum planning. Strong communication with families is expected.

Qualifications

• NJDOE English Teacher certification or Elementary Education with Middle School ELA specialization 5-8 is required.
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Experience using data to monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families regarding student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary curriculum planning.
• Proven track record of improving students' writing skills from extemporaneous writing to formal essays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging ELA lessons aligned with state standards.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture; collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary curriculum planning.
• Utilize data to monitor student progress and provide actionable feedback.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven feedback

Family communication

Collaborative teaching

Education

NJDOE English Teacher certification or Elementary Education with Middle School ELA 5-8

TOSD certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Type

Middle School Teaching/Language Arts

Date Posted

10/13/2026

Location

Alpine Public School

Alpine Public School District is seeking a passionate, certified Middle School ELA Teacher (Grades 5-8) for the 2026/2027 school year to foster critical thinking, literacy, and a love of reading.

Qualifications

• 1. Valid NJDOE English Teacher certification or Elementary Education with equivalent Middle School ELA specialization Grades 5-8.Additional certifications preferred including TOSD.
• 2.Develop and implement engaging ELA lessons aligned with state standards.
• 3.Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture. Experience teaching collaboratively is preferred.
• 4.A proven track record of Improving students' writing skills, ranging from extemporaneous writing to formal essay writing.
• 5.Experienced in differentiating instruction to meet all students' learning needs in all areas of English language arts reading and writing instruction.
• 6.Utilize data to monitor student progress and provide actionable feedback.
• 7.Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress.
• 8.Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary curriculum planning.

Reports to

Designated Administrator

Terms of Employment

Terms of tenure track position per AEA collective bargaining agreement. Competitive salary (ranging from $62,00 to $105,601+ per year based on location/experience).

Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, and vision paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF). The position is eligible for additional compensation.