Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Education Jobs NJ; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for Lewis F. Cole Middle School in Fort Lee, NJ. This full-time, tenure-track position is for 7th and 8th grade Social Studies with a January 1, 2027 start date.

The salary range is $64,375 to $121,709, commensurate with experience, based on the FLEA guide. The role is 10 months with benefits and resides in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Must hold a NJ Teacher of Social Studies 5-8 or K-12 certificate.
• Experience working with middle school students preferred.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Social Studies.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Skills

Middle school experience

NJ standards knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

NJ Teacher of Social Studies 5-8 or K-12 certificate

Job description

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/Social Studies

Date Posted:

9/23/2026

Location:

Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Date Available:

01/01/2027

Closing Date:

10/02/2026

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

MIDDLE SCHOOL - 7TH AND 8TH GRADE

Job Summary:

Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for Lewis F. Cole Middle School

Qualifications:

• Must hold a NJ Teacher of Social Studies 5-8 or K-12 certificate
• Experience working with middle school students preferred.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Social Studies.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Working Conditions:

Full time, tenure track, 10 month position, with benefits.

Salary Range:

Based on FLEA salary guide which ranges between $64,375 to $121,709, commensurate with experience

Position Start Date:

January 1, 2027

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Fort Lee Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fort Lee Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fort Lee Public Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.