Teacher of Science (Grades 5-8)

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

Job summary

Pennsauken Public Schools is seeking a qualified Teacher of Science (Grades 5-8) for HPMS to join a Camden County district serving about 5,000 students. The role requires strong instructional planning, assessment, and collaboration with staff to support student learning.

The position is on-site at Phifer Middle School, with responsibilities including developing lesson plans, monitoring progress, maintaining student safety, and communicating with families under the district contract expectations.

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

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

Education

New Jersey Teaching Certification

Job description

• 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

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