Elementary Teacher Grade 3 (Sheltered) NJDOE Endorsement Code #1001, #1000, #1013 Required

Trenton Board of Education/Trenton Public School District; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenton Board of Education is seeking an Elementary Teacher/Bilingual Elementary Teacher for Harrison Elementary School. This is a Full-Time (10-Month) position with a salary range of $71,525-$117,475 annually.

Date Posted: 9/18/2026; Closing Date: 09/23/2026; Union Affiliation: TEA. Responsibilities include developing instructional plans to meet diverse student needs, maintaining a conducive classroom environment, and aligning objectives with curriculum goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• New Jersey Department of Education certification or eligibility required.
• Applicants must upload certification with application.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements written instructional plans to meet diverse student needs.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives.
• Demonstrates commitment to district educational philosophy and goals.
• Establishes positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the building principal.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

NJ Teacher Certification or eligibility

Job description

Trenton Board of Education

• Position Type: Elementary Teacher/Bilingual Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: Harrison Elementary School
• Closing Date: 09/23/2026

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

Position Type: Full-Time (10-Month Employee)

Salary Range: $71,525-$117,475 annually

Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental, and enrollment in the applicable NJ State Pension Program

Union Affiliation: Trenton Education Association (TEA)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid New Jersey Teacher Certification or eligibility for appropriate certification.

All certificated positions require a valid certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). Applicants must upload proof of the appropriate certification for the position they are applying for at the time of application.

Reports To

Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and implements written instructional plans that meet the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of all students.
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that supports learning and is developmentally appropriate.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives aligned with those goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the district's philosophy of education and its instructional goals and objectives through instructional practices and professional conduct.
• Establishes and maintains positive, cooperative relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
• Performs other duties and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

The Trenton Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

For more information on this position, please read the full description document.

• Bilingual Elementary Teacher.pdf