Elementary School Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Lee Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Teacher for School #1 for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is full-time, tenure-track, 10-month position located at School #1 in Fort Lee, NJ, with benefits.

Applicants must hold a NJ Elementary School K-8 or K-6 certification, have experience with elementary students, be knowledgeable about NJSLS, and work collaboratively with a team. Strong verbal and written communication is essential; background checks required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a NJ Elementary School K-8 or K-6 certification.
• Experience working with elementary school students.
• Knowledge of NJSLS.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Skills

NJ Elementary School Certification

Experience with elementary students

Knowledge of NJSLS

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

NJ Elementary School Certification (K-6 or K-8)

Job description

Elementary Teacher - School #1 (2026-2027)

Fort Lee Public Schools anticipates the need to seek an Elementary School Teacher for School #1.

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Elementary K - 6

Date Available: 09/29/2026

Closing Date: 09/21/2026

Job Summary: Fort Lee Public Schools anticipates the need to seek an Elementary School Teacher for School #1.

• Must hold a NJ Elementary School K-8 or K-6.
• Experience working with elementary school students.
• Knowledge of NJSLS.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must meet criminal background check for both federal and state as per the Department of Education under NJSA 18A:6-7.2.

Location: Elementary School #1

Working Conditions

Full time, tenure track, 10 month position, with benefits.

Salary Range

Based on FLEA salary guide which ranges between $64,375.00 - $121,709.00, commensurate with experience.

Position Start Date

September 15, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fort Lee Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fort Lee Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fort Lee Public Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.