Grade 3 Teacher — Full-Time with Benefits & Growth

Bound Brook School District; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Bound Brook School District seeks an Elementary School Teacher for Lafayette School in New Jersey. The role requires a valid New Jersey instructional certificate and appropriate endorsements, with responsibilities spanning lesson planning, individualized instruction, and promoting a positive learning environment.

The position involves communicating with parents, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey instructional certificate and subject matter specialization endorsement or eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified Teacher
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Responsibilities

• Promotes active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate activities.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized instruction to meet each pupil's needs.
• Sets objectives in lesson preparation and ensures delivery to meet stated goals.
• Monitors pupil progress toward stated objectives of instruction.
• Maintains pupil progress records and summarizes marks for reporting.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other staff to resolve learning problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior.
• Budgets class time effectively.
• Communicates with parents about progress through conferences and other means.
• Devises assignments and tests that require analytical thinking and factual reproduction.
• Plans age-appropriate activities and lessons to meet diverse abilities.
• Maintains professional competence through inservice activities.
• Participates in school planning and committees.
• Makes use of community resources to enhance instruction.
• Upholds school rules and policies.
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification.

Skills

Teaching methods

Developmentally appropriate activities

Positive learning environment

Interpersonal skills

Education

New Jersey Certification eligibility

Job description

Bound Brook School District seeks an Elementary School Teacher for Lafayette School in New Jersey. The role requires a valid New Jersey instructional certificate and appropriate endorsements, with responsibilities spanning lesson planning, individualized instruction, and promoting a positive learning environment.

The position involves communicating with parents, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to support student growth.