Teacher Grade 6-8 Science

021 SCHOOL # 21; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a Grade 6-8 science teacher for the Paterson Public School District 021 School #21 in Paterson, NJ. The role requires New Jersey middle school science certification and knowledge of state standards.

Immediate start; strong collaboration with staff and families is expected. You will plan quality lessons, use data to drive instruction, and differentiate for diverse learners while maintaining a positive classroom climate.

Qualifications

• Requires NJ Middle School Science certification or K-12 science certificate.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Ability to develop learning experiences that meet state standards and directives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver grade 6-8 science instruction.
• Collaborate with staff and communicate with parents.
• Use data to drive instruction and differentiate for diverse learners.
• Demonstrate classroom management, assessment, and professional responsibility.

Skills

Middle School Science instruction

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Education

New Jersey Middle School Science certification

Tools

Interactive computer instructional software

Job description

Teacher Grade 6-8 Science

Paterson Public School District 021 SCHOOL # 21 - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5925559
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold New Jersey Middle School Science or anyK-12 science (e.g. biology, chemistry, etc) c ertificate(s)
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school.
• Strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working withmiddle school students
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• 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

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• 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 Affinic 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 > Middle Grades

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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