Elementary School Teacher - Union Valley Elementary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Sicklerville (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Sick/Personal/Bereavement Days

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools in New Jersey is seeking an Elementary School Teacher for Union Valley Elementary School. The position is anticipated to open for the September 1, 2026 start, with a 10-month term and salary per the GTEA contract.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate. The role involves planning lessons, delivering instruction, assessing students, and maintaining records while collaborating with staff and participating in district

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e.: Teacher of Preschool–K-3; Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.
• Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.
• Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Job description

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

August 11, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

Please be advised that the following vacancy exists in Gloucester Township Public Schools.

POSITION: Elementary School Teacher (anticipated opening)

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

LOCATION: Union Valley Elementary School

EFFECTIVE: September 1, 2026 or upon completion of required paperwork.

SALARY: As per GTEA Contract ($64,290 - $109,356 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.)

BENEFITS: Full Time Staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Day are included.

John Bilodeau

Superintendent

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Pre K - Grade 5)

QUALIFICATIONS: Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e.: Teacher of Preschool K-3; Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: Instructs assigned pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.
• Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.
• Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.
• Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

COMPENSATION: Salary shall be established as budgeted and approved by the Board of Education in agreement with the Gloucester Township Education Association contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month year

VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION: Performance of job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.