Preschool Teacher

Hackensack Public Schools; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Public Schools in Hackensack, NJ, seeks a Preschool Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Nellie K. Parker Elementary School.

The successful candidate will plan and implement lessons aligned with Creative Curriculum and NJ standards, and will differentiate instruction to support all learners. The role emphasizes high-quality teaching, collaborative professional learning, effective classroom management, and ongoing reflection.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ Preschool through Grade 3 certification.
• Plan and implement lessons aligned with grade level standards and Creative Curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate all students.
• Exhibit warmth, kindness, and compassion.
• Exhibit structured classroom management.
• Willingly seeks to become an integral part of the school's professional learning community.

Responsibilities

• A strong commitment to a high level of student learning.
• Plan and implement lessons aligned with grade level standards and Creative Curriculum.
• Utilize innovative approaches and instructional strategies.
• Guide learning and maximize student potential.
• Establish clear objectives that reflect the NJ Teaching and Learning standards and Creative Curriculum.
• Apply the school's mission and philosophy.
• Exhibit structured classroom management.
• Willingly seeks to become an integral part of the school's professional learning community.
• Use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate all students.
• Exhibit warmth, kindness, and compassion.

Education

NJ Preschool-Grade 3 certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  2026 - 2027 Anticipated Opening
• Date Posted:
  8/13/2026
• Location:
  Nellie K. Parker Elementary School
• Date Available:
  09/01/2026

HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

2026 -2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Job Description

• Astrong commitment to a high level of student learning
• Plan and implement lessons aligned with grade level standards and Creative Curriculum
• Utilize innovative approaches and instructional strategies
• Guide learning and maximize student potential
• Establish clear objects that reflect the NJ Teaching and Learning standards and Creative Curriculum
• Apply the school's mission and philosophy
• Exhibit structured classroom management
• Willingly seeks to become an integral part of the school's professional learning community
• Use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate all students
• Exhibit warmth, kindness, and compassion

Qualifications

Must have NJ Preschool through Grade 3 certification

Working Conditions

Nelly K. Parker Elementary School available Sept 1, 2026

Salary

Per the HEA/HBOE Agreement

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted, followed by recommendations made to the Acting Sup intendent for Board approval.