NJ-Certified 3rd Grade Teacher — Growth & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is full-time in Paterson, NJ, with a salary range of $64,000 to $90,000 annually and requires a valid New Jersey teaching certificate.

The teacher will implement CCSP curricula and align instruction to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The role involves developing lesson plans, providing differentiated instruction, and maintaining engaging, orderly classrooms while

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
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth
• Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out of state certification
• Bachelor's degree in education or related area from an accredited university

Responsibilities

• Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Instructs students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum with guidance from school leadership.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies to engage students.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP norms.
• Communicates with parents through conferences, calls, and other means to discuss student progress.
• Participates in professional development and completes required reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

GPA to meet NJ DOE certification

Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge

NJ certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out-of-state

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Job description

Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is full-time in Paterson, NJ, with a salary range of $64,000 to $90,000 annually and requires a valid New Jersey teaching certificate.

The teacher will implement CCSP curricula and align instruction to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The role involves developing lesson plans, providing differentiated instruction, and maintaining engaging, orderly classrooms while