Innovative 5th Grade Teacher for Engaging Classrooms

Branchburg Public Schools; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, and Dental

New Jersey Pension enrollment

Sick/Personal/Bereavement time

Job summary

Branchburg Public Schools seeks a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires NJ instructional certification, collaboration, and the ability to engage students with strong classroom management and technology skills.

Dates: February 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027; Tenure Track; compensation aligned to district salary guide. Benefits include medical/dental/prescription coverage and pension eligibility; PTO for sick/personal/bereavement. Apply by November 24, 2026.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate teaching endorsement.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to engage students in learning.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Excellent classroom management skills and technology skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, learning assessments and research related to learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5th grade (Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4,5) as part of the Branchburg Township School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to state standards and district curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student progress, provide feedback, and adapt instruction.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and school staff to support student learning.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment and engage families as appropriate.

Skills

Collaboration

Student engagement

Classroom management

Tech proficiency

Learning assessments

Child development

Education

NJ instructional cert

Job description

Branchburg Public Schools seeks a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires NJ instructional certification, collaboration, and the ability to engage students with strong classroom management and technology skills.

Dates: February 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027; Tenure Track; compensation aligned to district salary guide. Benefits include medical/dental/prescription coverage and pension eligibility; PTO for sick/personal/bereavement. Apply by November 24, 2026.