ESL/Bilingual Teacher (Anticipated)

Hackensack Public Schools; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Public Schools seeks a certified ESL/Bilingual teacher to implement lessons aligned with New Jersey standards, applying second language development theory and comprehensible input. You will differentiate instruction for diverse learners and create engaging, supportive learning spaces at Jackson Ave.

School. Responsibilities include preparing meaningful lessons, communicating with families, and providing progress updates while engaging in ongoing professional development and

Qualifications

• New Jersey ESL and Bilingual Certification required.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of effective/creative instructional strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Implement the curriculum aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Utilize second language development theory, comprehensible input and output in daily instruction.
• Differentiate academic and linguistic instruction for students at varying levels of attainment.
• Prepare and implement lessons that provide meaningful learning experiences for students.
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff.
• Measure progress and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on campus.
• Attend professional development sessions to advance practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in professional growth experiences.
• Maintain a reflective teaching practice.

Skills

Differentiation

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

New Jersey ESL and Bilingual Certification

Tools

Instructional technology

Job description

Position Type:

2026 - 2027 Anticipated Opening/Certified Staff

Date Posted:

10/2/2026

Location:

Jackson Ave. School

Date Available:

12/01/2026

Closing Date:

10/11/2026

Job Summary:

• Implement the curriculum as aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards;
• Utilize second language development theory, comprehensible input and output and apply it to daily instruction in four language domains;
• Differentiate academic and linguistic instruction for students at varying levels of attainment;
• Prepare and implement lessons that provide meaningful learning experiences for students;
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff;
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required;
• Prove a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus;
• Create a stimulating, and aesthetically welcoming, organized, functional, healthy, and safe classroom;
• Perform non-instructional duties with timeliness and accuracy;
• Attend professional development sessions in order to further advance professional practice;
• Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences;
• Maintain a reflective teaching practice.

Qualifications:

• New Jersey ESL and Bilingual Certification required;
• Familiarity with the use of instructional technology and differentiated instruction;
• Knowledge of effective/creative instructional strategies;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility;
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Working Conditions:

Jackson Ave. School

Salary:

As per HBOE/HEA Agreement

Selection Procedure:

Applications will be reviewed and a recommendation made to the Superintendent of Schools for Board approval.