Teacher Grade 5

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Immediate start (Open postings)

Job summary

Paterson Public School District 018 SCHOOL # 18 in Paterson, New Jersey is seeking a Grade 5 teacher for immediate start. The position requires NJ K-6 certification, knowledge of NJSLS/NJSLA, and strong data-driven instruction skills, with experience in elementary settings.

Strong communication with staff, students, and families is essential. The district emphasizes equal opportunity employment and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey K-6 certification.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Effective instructional practices and strategies.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.
• Experience working with elementary 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 instructional software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

New Jersey K-6 Certification

Tools

Interactive software

Job description

Teacher Grade 5

Paterson Public School District 018 SCHOOL # 18 - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5921255
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold New JerseyK-6
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Effective instructional practices and strategies
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working with elementary 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 or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive 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 > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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