Elementary School Teacher (leave replacement)

Livingston Public Schools; Morehousetown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Sick and personal leave

Job summary

Livingston Public Schools is seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative Elementary Classroom Teacher to cover Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies at _____________ Elementary School. The position runs from [date] through June 22, 2027, and requires a valid New Jersey Elementary School Teacher certification or eligibility.

The teacher will use data to inform instruction, collaborate with families and staff, and create engaging lessons that promote academic achievement and a love of

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for New Jersey Elementary School Teacher certification.
• Experience teaching elementary-aged students preferred.
• Ability to provide standards-aligned instruction in Reading, Writing, Math, Science & Social Studies.
• Use data to inform instruction and collaborate with families and support staff to ensure student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction across the elementary curriculum (Reading, Writing, Math, Science & Social Studies).
• Create engaging learning experiences that promote academic achievement, critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and support staff to support student success and meet diverse learner needs.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Math instruction

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Curriculum alignment

Education

New Jersey Elementary School Teacher certification

Job description

Livingston Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-time, leave replacement Elementary Classroom Teacher (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies) at _____________ Elementary School from [date] through June 22, 2027.

We are seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative, and student-centered educator to provide high-quality instruction across the elementary curriculum, including Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The successful candidate will create engaging learning experiences that promote academic achievement, critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning, while fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in literacy and mathematics instruction, as well as the ability to provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction in science and social studies. Candidates should utilize evidence-based instructional practices, effectively support the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth of elementary learners, and be committed to meeting the needs of diverse learners. The successful candidate will use data to inform instruction and collaborate with colleagues, families, and support staff to ensure student success.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for the appropriate New Jersey Elementary School Teacher certification at the time of application. Experience teaching elementary-aged students is preferred.

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Livingston Education Association (LEA) Agreement, which is available on the district website. All leave replacements are compensated at Step 1 of the appropriate grade (BA, MA, 2MA). The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and prescription coverage, tuition reimbursement, and sick and personal leave benefits.

Livingston Public Schools encourages individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

No phone calls, please. Equal Opportunity Employer.