Teacher of Science

Pennsauken Public Schools; Iron Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsauken Public Schools in Camden County, New Jersey, invites applications for a Teacher of Science (Grades 5-8) at HPMS. The district serves about 5,000 students across Pre-K to 12th grade and emphasizes strong instructional programs.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, evaluating progress, communicating with parents, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Qualifications include NJ teaching certification and fingerprint clearance; salary follows the PEA contract.

Qualifications

• NJ Teaching Certification with appropriate endorsements.
• Must pass NJ Criminal History Review Fingerprinting.
• New Jersey residency requirements for public employees.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and prepares for the daily instruction program
• Evaluates student progress and provides progress reports as required
• Strives to maintain professional competence
• Identifies pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members and assists in assessing and helping pupils with school related problems
• Enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy
• Maintains communication with parents, administrators and other professional staff members in order to best serve the interest of students
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the principal and/or his/her designee

Education

NJ Teaching Certification

Job description

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options".

Teacher of Science (Grades 5-8) JobID: 2479

• Position Type: Intermediate/Middle School Teaching
• Date Posted: 8/29/2026
• Location: Phifer Middle School

Date: August 29 2026
From: Office of the Superintendent
Subject: Vacancy
Position: Teacher of Science (Grades 5-8) - HPMS

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and prepares for the daily instruction program
• Evaluates student progress and provides progress reports as required
• Strives to maintain professional competence
• Identifies pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members and assists in assessing and helping pupils with school related problem
• Enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy
• Maintains communication with parents, administrators and other professional staff members in order to best serve the interest of students
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the principal and/or his/her designee

Qualifications

• Endorsement #1103 Preferred or #1107, #2210, #2270 New Jersey Teaching Certification
• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
• New Jersey state residency requirements for public employees in effect

Terms

• Salary, terms and conditions as per PEA contract
• Salary Range: $67,055- $94,219

Deadline for Applications: Until Filled

E.O.E. m/f/d/v