Teacher Grade 6-8 Language Arts

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

Job summary

Paterson Public School District is seeking a Teacher for Grade 6-8 Language Arts in Paterson, New Jersey. The role requires NYSLA-certified middle school ELA endorsement or K-12 English endorsement, with knowledge of NJSLS and differentiated instruction.

Starting immediately, the position offers a full-time schedule, a salary range of $64,830 to $107,699 per year, and opportunities for professional growth within the district.

Qualifications

• New Jersey teaching certificate with Middle School ELA Grades 5-8 endorsement or a K-12 English endorsement.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and literature.
• Computer literacy and ability to use interactive instructional software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English Language Arts instruction to grades 6-8.
• Assess student progress and communicate with parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum and assessments.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and self-evaluation.

Job description

Paterson Public School District 313 DR. HANI AWADALLAH SCHOOL - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Teacher Grade 6-8 Language Arts

Paterson Public School District 313 DR. HANI AWADALLAH SCHOOL - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5889418

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• New Jersey teacher instructional certificate with a Middle School ELA in Grades 5-8 endorsement or a K-12 English endorsement
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, administrators 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 Affi…

Position Type: Full-Time

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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