Elementary School Teacher - Union Valley Elementary

Gloucester Township Public Schools; Sicklerville (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Sick, Personal & Bereavement Days

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Teacher for Union Valley Elementary School in Sicklerville, New Jersey. The position is anticipated to open with the 2026 school year, with a starting date of September 1, 2026 or upon completion of required paperwork.

Salary will be determined per the GTEA contract, with compensation ranging from $64,290 to $109,356 per year based on experience and qualifications.

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

• Instructs assigned pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate (Preschool-K/ Elementary K-5)

Job description

Elementary School Teacher - Union Valley Elementary

Gloucester Township School District Union Valley Elementary School - Sicklerville, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5881097
Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Vacancy Notice

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,290 to $109,356 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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