English Teacher

Pleasantville Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasantville Public Schools in Pleasantville, New Jersey, is seeking a Secondary Teacher for High School English. The position requires holding a New Jersey instructional certificate and strong instructional skills.

The successful candidate will plan engaging lessons, use data to drive instruction, differentiate for diverse learners, and collaborate with staff and families to promote student achievement.

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate subject endorsements.
• Demonstrated ability to teach English at the secondary level.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish high standards for academic performance and behavior.
• Display ethical and professional behavior with students, parents, and staff.
• Plan sequential lessons using data and diverse instructional strategies.
• Plan instruction to meet Cross-Content Workplace Readiness Standards.
• Engage learners with differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Incorporate Core Content Standards into instruction where appropriate.

Skills

English instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

New Jersey residency knowledge

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate

Subject area endorsement(s)

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ English
• Date Posted: 8/24/2026
• Location: Pleasantville High School
• Date Available: 09/03/2026
• Closing Date: 09/26/2026

Pleasantville Public Schools

Pleasantville, New Jersey

Job Description

Instruction/Curriculum

TITLE: SECONDARY TEACHER (High School English Teacher)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate and other appropriate subject area endorsement(s) (N.J.A.C. 6:11-6.1, 6.2, or 8.1 et seq.). in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11.
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the content field and describe ways in which the content can be organized into lessons for secondary students.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and concisely in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for work processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6- 7.1.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4
• Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Meet such alternates to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable and legal.

REPORTS TO

Principal and/or Designated Administrator

JOB GOAL

Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. In addition, secondary teachers will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Secondary Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish high standards and expectations for all students for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.
• Plan and implement sequential learning experiences, based on the use of data, for students in the content area for which the teacher is certified, using a variety of instructional strategies that are consistent with the district and school's philosophy, mission statement, instructional goals, school level objectives, and the Core Curriculum Content Standards. The learning experiences shall follow and use approved curricula and instructional materials.
• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed the five broad areas of the Cross-Content Workplace Readiness Standard:
  • Develop career planning and workplace readiness skills;
  • Use technology, information, and other tools;
  • Use critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills;
  • Demonstrate self management skills; and
  • Apply safety standards.
• Engage the learners in highly effective, differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
• Incorporate each of the Core Content Standards into instruction, when appropriate, to reinforce the