Preschool Teacher

Salemnj; Salem, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enrollment in TPAF

Health plan

AmeriHealth Educators Health Plan

Ameriflex (FSA)

403b enrollment

Sick/personal days

Professional development

Job summary

Salem City School District invites applications for an Elementary School Teacher. The role requires valid New Jersey instructional certification or endorsement eligibility and a proven ability to foster a positive, engaging classroom environment.

You will implement state standards, plan lessons, assess student progress, and communicate with families. The position is governed by a 10-month school calendar and involves collaboration with staff, ongoing professional development, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey instructional certification and/or subject matter endorsement or eligibility.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status compliance.

Responsibilities

• Instructs to meet state core curriculum standards and district goals using approved curricula.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small-group instruction.
• Sets objectives in lesson prep and weekly plans; presents to achieve these objectives.
• Analyzes student data to drive instruction and monitor progress toward goals.
• Maintains classroom records and reports student progress as required.
• Identifies pupil needs and collaborates with staff to resolve learning problems.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior to foster a productive learning environment.
• Plans class time effectively to maximize instruction.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other channels about pupil progress.
• Creates assignments and tests that assess analytical thinking and factual recall.
• Plans developmentally appropriate activities for all pupils.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Maintains professional competence through ongoing professional development.
• Participates in school-level planning and committees.
• Utilizes community resources to enhance instruction.
• Upholds school rules and board policies.
• Maintains documentation and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Classroom management

Effective teaching methods

Student progress

Education

NJ Certification / Endorsement eligibility

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Salem City School District

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 10/17/2025

Date Available: 10/17/2025

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certification and/orSubject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibility.
• 2. Demonstrates knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroomactivities.
• 3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• 4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 5. Required criminal history background check and proofof U.S.citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Instructs to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the classroom. Teaches pupils through an approved course of study using board-adopted curricula, textbooks and other appropriate teaching methods.
• 2. Following the district format develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• 3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• 4. By analyzing individual, class and school-wide student data, assesses, develops plans of action to drive instruction and monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
• 5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• 6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• 7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve classroom climate conducive to learning.
• 8. Plans and uses class time effectively to maximize instructional opportunities.
• 9. Communicates effectively with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
• 10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
• 11 Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
• 12. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• 13. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• 14. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school and district groups.
• 15. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• 16. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• 17. Maintains appropriate documentation.
• 18. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position; governed by the Teachers Association contract and calendar.

EVALUATIONS: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Wage or Salary Information

Certified Teaching Staff: Salary Range $ 58,999 $95,621

Benefits Information

• Enrollment in TPAF (Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund) and Group Life Insurance through NJ Department of Pensions and Benefits
• AmeriHealth New Jersey Educators Health Plan (Medical)
• Ameriflex (FSA) Flexible Spending Account
• Opt-Out of Benefits Annual Waiver. Range: up to $5,000 per year
• Ten Paid Sick days, Three Personal Days
• Eligibility for enrollment in 403b Tax Shelter Annuity Plans. Vendors: MetLife/Brighthouse, Equitable,Midland or Lincoln Investment Planning.
• Eligibility for enrollment in Disability, Life, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement Plans with Colonial Life Insurance.
• Eligibility for enrollment in Disability Insurance with Prudential, Colonial Life, or AFLAC.
• After School Tutoring and Homebound Tutoring
• Professional Development Workshops in the District