Part Time Certified Teacher

LearnWell; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement grants

Job summary

LearnWell in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a passionate teacher for a part-time role during the 2026-2027 school year. The position supports child and adolescent patients in a small classroom within a behavioral health facility.

The role involves planning daily lesson plans, providing individualized student support, and communicating progress. Schedule is 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm, with a generous PTO package and comprehensive benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• NJ Standard teaching license (CE and CEAS do not meet the requirements).
• Comfortable working with K-12 students.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs.
• Reliable Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily lesson plans.
• Provide individualized assistance to students.
• Regularly communicate about student progress as needed.
• Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success.
• Maintain accurate attendance and session reports.
• Class sizes range from 8 to 15 students.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Comfortable working with K-12 students

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

NJ Standard teaching license

Job description

At LearnWell, we are committed to changing the lives of the 10 million students in the U.S. who are dealing with behavioral health issues. For more than 26 years, we have provided on-site educational services in hospitals, helping these school-age patients continue their education during treatment and reintegrate successfully into the classroom. With a network of over 200 educators, we strive to make a positive impact for generations to come.

Currently, we are seeking a passionate and creative teacher to join our team in Paramus, NJ on a part-time basis for the 2026-2027 school year. This unique position will involve working in a fast-paced behavioral health facility, providing academic support to child and adolescent school-age patients in a small classroom setting as they receive treatment.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan and deliver daily lesson plans, provide individualized assistance to students, and regularly communicate about student progress as needed. Additionally, you will monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success and maintain accurate attendance and session reports. Most of our class sizes range from 8 to 15 school-age patients at any one time.

Position entails a 20-hour a week commitment, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm. We offer a very generous package of paid time off including vacation time, sick time, federal holidays, and paid school breaks. We also offer healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. Additional benefits include paid family leave options, 401K, employer sponsored life insurance policies, and annual grants for tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution
• NJ Standard teaching license (CE and CEAS do not meet the requirements)
• Comfortable working with K-12 students
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs
• Reliable Transportation

Join LearnWell as we strive to make a difference in the lives of students with behavioral health needs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.