Teacher ESL

018 SCHOOL # 18; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District seeks a full‑time ESL Teacher for 018 School #18 in Paterson, New Jersey. The teacher will deliver English language instruction to English learners, align lessons to NJSLS and WIDA standards, and support student growth.

Starting date is immediate; the position requires NJ ESL certification, strong classroom management, and effective collaboration with staff, families, and the community. Competitive salary range listed.

Qualifications

• NJ ESL certification required.
• Knowledge of NJSLS and WIDA standards; state testing familiarity.
• Experience teaching diverse grade levels.
• Strong integrity and initiative.
• Knowledge of ESL teaching methods and assessment.
• Strong oral and written communication with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Ability to use technology to enhance lessons and for documentation.
• Must be computer literate.
• Motivated, results-driven educator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESL instruction aligned to state standards and district goals.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and manage data.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student progress.

Skills

ESL certification

NJSLS/WIDA knowledge

Experience with multiple grades

Integrity and initiative

ESL instruction methods

Oral/written communication

Technology in instruction

Computer literacy

Education

New Jersey ESL certification

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Teacher ESL

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961248

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Hold a New JerseyEnglish as a Second Languagecertification
• Must be knowledgeable of NJSLS, WIDA, and mandated state testing
• Excellent experience teaching and working with various grade level students.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching English as a second language, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis and research related to learning and children needing to learn English as a second language.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology and technological devices to enhance lessons, as well as for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community
• Successful implementation of instructional strategies
• Must be computer literate
• Highly motivated result-driven educator

• 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 Affiantive Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Type: Full-Time

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

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Deyanira Cartagena , ESL Teacher
• 018 SCHOOL # 18
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]