Middle School ESL Teacher | Transform Language Growth

Community Charter School of Paterson; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO benefits

Job summary

Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking an ESL Teacher to join our Middle School for the 2026-2027 School Year. The teacher will provide instruction aligned with New Jersey Student Learning Standards, using CCSP curriculum and a variety of instructional strategies to support diverse learners.

The role requires a valid New Jersey teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) Required
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university
• GPA must meet minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification
• Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out-of-state certification
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks, and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Instruct students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related area

Job description

Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking an ESL Teacher to join our Middle School for the 2026-2027 School Year. The teacher will provide instruction aligned with New Jersey Student Learning Standards, using CCSP curriculum and a variety of instructional strategies to support diverse learners.

The role requires a valid New Jersey teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree; bilingual Spanish preferred.