Elementary Classroom Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Pleasantville (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasantville Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher for a South Main Street School assignment in Pleasantville, NJ. The role requires NJ instructional certification and a commitment to delivering high-quality instruction to diverse learners.

The teacher will plan instruction across core subject areas, collaborate with specialists, and utilize data-driven approaches to meet state standards while fostering a positive classroom climate for student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate with elementary education endorsement (N.J.A.C. 6:11-6.1...).
• Excellent experience in teaching and working with children.
• Knowledge of child growth and development and evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of subject content and ability to structure lessons for students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, and families.
• Residency in New Jersey or plan to obtain within one year of employment.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
• Ability to use electronic tools for work processing, data management, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Establish high standards for student academic performance and behavior.
• Demonstrate professional conduct with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Plan and implement sequential, data-informed lessons aligned to standards.
• Coordinate with subject specialists to reinforce learning and achievement.
• Deliver differentiated instruction to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Engage students with effective presentation and classroom management practices.

Skills

Student engagement

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

NJ instructional certificate - elementary

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 7/6/2026

Location: South Main Street School

(High-Needs School)

Pleasantville Public Schools

Pleasantville, New Jersey

Job Description

Instruction/Curriculum

Title: ELEMENTARY TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate with elementary education endorsement and other appropriate endorsement(s) (N.J.A.C. 6:11-6.1, 6.2, or 8.1 et seq.) in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11.
2. Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of content field and describe ways in which the content can be organized into lessons for students.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
6. Exhibit positive interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
7. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
9. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
10. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and concisely in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
11. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for work processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
12. Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
13. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6- 7.1.
14. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4
15. Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
16. Meet such alternates to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable and legal.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Designated Administrator

JOB GOAL

Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. In addition, elementary teachers will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Elementary Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Establish high standards and expectations for all students for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
2. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.
3. Plan and implement sequential learning experiences, based on the use of data, for students in the content area for which the teacher is certified, using a variety of instructional strategies that are consistent with the district and school's philosophy, mission statement, instructional goals, school level objectives, and the Core Curriculum Content Standards. The learning experiences shall follow and use approved curricula and instructional materials.
4. Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards in the seven content areas:
   • Language Arts Literacy;
   • Mathematics;
   • Science;
   • Social Studies;
   • World Languages
   • Comprehensive Health and Physical Education; and
   • Visual and Performing Arts.
5. In those areas in which a teacher specialist takes the primary responsibility for the content and skills of the Standard, the elementary teacher will coordinate classroom instruction with the teacher specialist in order to reinforce learning and student achievement.
6. Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed the five broad areas of the Cross-Content Workplace Readiness Standard:
   1. Develop career planning and workplace readiness skills;
   2. Use technology, information, and other tools;
   3. Use critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills;
   4. Demonstrate self management skills; and
   5. Apply safety standards.
7. Engage the learners in highly effective, differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
8. Provide and effectively organize a variety of materials, equipment, media, and community resources to support the instructional program, using school approved procedures. Maintain a classroom environment that supports learning and encourages student growth. Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.
9. Monitor the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences.
10. Submit highly effective lesson plans that are reflective of quality instruction, in the approved format to the Principal or Supervisor as required and requested.
11. Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech. Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues.
12. Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques. Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using school approved procedures. Seek assistance of the parents and the Principal when needed.
13. Establish a professional rapport with students that earns their respect.
14. Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a