Elementary School Teacher (3rd Grade)

Community Charter School of Paterson; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is full-time in Paterson, NJ, with a salary range of $64,000 to $90,000 annually and requires a valid New Jersey teaching certificate.

The teacher will implement CCSP curricula and align instruction to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The role involves developing lesson plans, providing differentiated instruction, and maintaining engaging, orderly classrooms while

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) Required
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university
• GPA must meet minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth
• Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out of state certification
• Bachelor's degree in education or related area from an accredited university

Responsibilities

• Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Instructs students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum with guidance from school leadership.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies to engage students.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP norms.
• Communicates with parents through conferences, calls, and other means to discuss student progress.
• Participates in professional development and completes required reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

GPA to meet NJ DOE certification

Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge

NJ certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out-of-state

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Paterson, NJ 07501, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $64,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary, Elementary School Teacher (3rd Grade)

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher to join our Elementary School for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks, and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Instruct students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP-established norms as needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping students and parents develop solutions to academic and non-academic challenges that may impact student achievement.
• Participates cooperatively in Professional Learning Communities with faculty, coaches, and school leadership.
• Creates an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and centres, aligned with CCSP school-wide norms.
• Evaluates students' academic and social/emotional growth, maintain appropriate records, utilize student assessment data, and prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Communicates with parents through conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
• Maintains professional competence through school-based professional development and independent learning activities; actively participates in all CCSP-required professional development.
• Completes and submits required reports.
• Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of CCSP.
• Performs other duties as assigned by CCSP leadership.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) Required
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university
• GPA must meet minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth
• Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out of state certification
• Bachelor's degree in education or related area from an accredited university

Employee benefits, including health benefits and PTO benefits are a valuable part of the total compensation package at CCSP. The CCSP benefits package is subject to the terms outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for members that are subject to the CBA. The benefits package for staff members that are not subject to the terms of the CBA is at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.

Community Charter School of Paterson is among the top 1% in the state for student growth in math and reading - proof of our commitment to academic excellence.

Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal-opportunity employer.

Disclaimer Clause: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the CEO or their designee. The Community Charter School of Paterson reserves the right to change job duties as the need arises.