Elementary School Teacher - Leave Replacement (Jan–Jun 2027)

Fair Lawn Public School District; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

Job summary

Fair Lawn Public School District seeks a qualified Elementary School Teacher for a leave replacement, covering Jan. – June 2027 at Westmoreland Elementary School. NJ certification with endorsement(s) required, plus knowledge of Everyday Mathematics and multisensory phonics instruction.

Salary ranges from $64,000 to $117,380 with full benefits and long-term school-year employment. The district prioritizes a positive learning environment, strong communication, and collaboration with staff,

Qualifications

• Hold valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective, research-based instructional methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development, instructional strategies, assessment, learning theory, and classroom management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the content field for content-specific instruction.
• Demonstrate the ability to use digital equipment and instructional technology for data management, communication, and learning tools.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Exhibit a professional and enthusiastic demeanor with strong interpersonal skills to work with students, staff, administration, parents, and the school community.
• Strong knowledge of Everyday Mathematics curriculum.
• Experience implementing multisensory phonics instruction to support the development of foundational reading.

Skills

NJ Certification knowledge

Effective instruction

Developmental psychology

Content-specific instruction

Data management with tech

Positive learning environment

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Professional demeanor

Everyday Mathematics knowledge

Multisensory phonics

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Job description

Fair Lawn Public School District seeks a qualified Elementary School Teacher for a leave replacement, covering Jan. – June 2027 at Westmoreland Elementary School. NJ certification with endorsement(s) required, plus knowledge of Everyday Mathematics and multisensory phonics instruction.

Salary ranges from $64,000 to $117,380 with full benefits and long-term school-year employment. The district prioritizes a positive learning environment, strong communication, and collaboration with staff,