Teacher Biology

Young World Physical Education; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District's East Side High School in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Biology Teacher certified to teach high school. The role requires strong instructional skills, data-driven planning, and the ability to work with diverse adolescents.

Candidates must hold a New Jersey Biology Teacher certificate, bilingual certification is a plus, and should demonstrate knowledge of NJSLS/NJSLA, along with excellent communication and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey Biology Teacher certificate.
• Experience teaching adolescents in a high school setting.
• Knowledge of NJ standards (NJSLS/NJSLA).
• Proven instructional practices and data-driven instruction.
• Strong communication with staff, students and families.

Skills

Biology teaching

Adolescent teaching

NJSLS/NJSLA knowledge

Data-driven instruction

High school experience

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

New Jersey Biology Teacher certificate

Bilingual certificate

Tools

Interactive instructional software

Job description

Paterson Public School District 051 EAST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL - PATERSON, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Teacher Biology

Paterson Public School District 051 EAST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL - PATERSON, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5888746

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Hold a New Jersey Biology Teacher certificate (a Bilingual certificate is a plus)
• Have excellent experience in teaching and working with adolescents
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Effective instructional practices and strategies
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working with high school students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affdrive?

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Biology

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]