Teacher World Language K-5

Various Locations; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District is seeking a World Language teacher for K-5 across Paterson, New Jersey. The candidate will teach Spanish at Public School No.28, the Paterson Academy of the Gifted & Talented, and Public School No.12, joining a collaborative district team.

Requirements include holding NJ World Language or K-6 certification, ability to communicate in English and another language, proficiency with technology, and a motivated, engaging teaching style.

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey Teacher of World Language Certificate (Spanish) or Elementary K-6 certificate
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching a foreign language
• Knowledge of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, and classroom management
• Knowledge of assessment and data analysis for instructional purposes
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and in another language, both orally and in writing
• Exhibit enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Demonstrate ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, digital technology to augment learning
• Must be computer literate
• Highly motivated result-driven educator

Responsibilities

• Teach World Language to K-5 students at designated Paterson locations
• Contribute to student growth and language proficiency across grade levels

Skills

Effective instructional strategies

Data analysis

Communication in English & another语言

Education

NJ World Language Certificate (Spanish) or Elementary K-6 certificate

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Teacher World Language K-5

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Job Details

Job ID: 5734081
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Locations:Public School No. 28/Paterson Academy of the Gifted & Talented and Public School No. 12

Qualifications:

• Hold a New Jersey Teacher of World Language Certificate (Spanish) or Elementary K-6 certificate
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching a foreign language.
• Knowledge of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Knowledge of assessment and data analysis for instructional purposes
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and in another language, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, digital technology to augment authentic learning, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Must be computer literate
• Highly motivated result-driven educator

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 Aff

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Language: Spanish

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Angelica Esparza , Bilingual Student Services Coordinator
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]