English Teacher

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County is seeking an English Teacher for High School to join our faculty for the 2026-2027 school year, with an anticipated start in December.

The candidate must hold a NJ Instructional Certificate (Teacher of English), bring experience with CP, Honors, and AP courses, and be adept at modeling, teaching, and assessing written expression in alignment with NJ Student Learning Standards.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Instructional Certificate (Teacher of English).
• Experience with CP, Honors, AP courses.
• Proficient at modeling, teaching, and assessing written expression.
• Knowledge of NJ ELA standards.
• Ability to integrate technology effectively in instruction.
• Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching is a plus.
• Willingness to collaborate with department members.

Skills

Written expression instruction

Technology integration

Collaborative teamwork

Bilingual (plus)

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate (Teacher of English)

Job description

Position Type:

SECONDARY EDUCATION/English Teachers

Date Posted:

10/30/2026

Location:

High School

Closing Date:

11/13/2026

Teacher of English - High School

Requirements:

• Valid NJ Instructional Certificate (Teacher of English)
• Knowledge/Experience working with various high school levels/courses (CP, Honors, AP)
• Proficient at modeling/teaching/assessing written expression
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for ELA
• Knowledge of state assessment test specifications for English Language Arts
• Ability to integrate technology effectively to enhance instruction
• Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching - a plus
• Knowledge of best practices in high school level education
• Willingness to collaborate with fellow department members
• Bilingual (a plus)

Salary:

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $67,958 - maximum $99,181

Effective:

2026- 2027 School Year

• Anticipated start date: 12/1/26 or pending clearance.

Benefits:

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:

• including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off.
• Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO

• *In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.
• *Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)