Elementary School Teacher

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School in Somerset, New Jersey seeks an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires creating a nurturing classroom, developing standards-aligned lessons, and supporting diverse learners.

The teacher will assess progress, provide feedback to families, and collaborate with staff to enhance instructional practices. A valid New Jersey teaching certificate is required, with opportunities for professional growth within the CJCP community.

Qualifications

• Proven communication and instructional strategies are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and classroom management.
• Experience with NJ learning standards aligned instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing learning environment supporting academic, social, and emotional development.
• Develop and implement engaging lessons aligned with New Jersey standards.
• Address diverse learning styles to build foundational skills in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide timely feedback to students and families.
• Establish a disciplined classroom that promotes respect, responsibility, and active learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and administrators to improve practices.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and stay current with curriculum developments.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and leadership.
• Manage attendance and punctuality; adhere to policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Proven communication

Instructional strategies

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification

Job description

Openings as of 8/21/2026

Elementary Teacher JobID: 360

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary
• Date Posted: 2/12/2026
• Location: Central Jersey College Prep

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:

• USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
• NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018
• US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
• National Charter School, 2020
• College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
• College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
• Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
• 100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025
• 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Hiring for School Year 2026-2027

Elementary Teacher

Responsibilities Include:

• Create a nurturing and effective learning environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of young students.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with New Jersey learning standards.
• Cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students acquire foundational skill in subjects such as mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies
• Regularly assess student progress through various methods such as assignments, tests, and observations, providing timely and constructive feedback to students and parents/guardians while fostering a positive and structured learning environment.
• Establish and maintain a disciplined classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and active learning.
• Work closely with fellow teachers, support staff, and administrators to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and curriculum developments.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.
• A tenure track position;
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;