PreK Teacher; P-certification

PreK Teacher (P-3 certification required)

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 6/2/2026
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Belleville Board of Education, Belleville, NJ

Job Description:
Classroom Teacher

The employee, Classroom Teacher, is responsible for instructional planning; management of behavior; delivery of instruction; and assessment of performance for all assigned students.

The classroom teacher strives to maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service activities and selected professional growth activities. The teacher cooperates with the administration and other staff members to identify and realize the needs of his/her pupils. The teacher performs assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day and any other professional duties as directed by the superintendent of schools, building principal, or other administrative designee.

The teacher performs all assigned duties of this position, including but not limited to:

• Effectively addressing appropriate curriculum standards.
• Integrating key content elements and facilitating students' use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction.
• Demonstrating the ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real world experiences and applications.
• Demonstrating accurate knowledge of the subject matter.
• Demonstrating skills relevant to the subject area taught.
• Basing instruction on goals that reflect high expectations and an understanding of the subject.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the age group.
• Communicating clearly and checking for understanding.

• Using student learning data to guide planning.
• Planning time realistically for pacing, content mastery, and transitions.
• Planning for differentiated instruction.
• Aligning lesson objectives to the school's curriculum and student learning needs.
• Developing appropriate long- and short-range plans and adapting plans when needed.

• Engaging and maintaining students in active learning.
• Building upon students' existing knowledge and skills.
• Differentiating instruction to meet students' needs.
• Reinforcing learning goals consistently throughout the lesson.
• Using a variety of effective instructional strategies and resources.
• Using instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Communicating clearly and checking for understanding.

• Using pre-assessment data to develop expectations for students, to differentiate instruction, and to document learning.
• Involving students in setting learning goals and monitoring their own progress.
• Using a variety of assessment strategies and instruments that are valid and appropriate.
• Aligning student assessment with established curriculum standards and benchmarks.
• Using assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes, and using grading practices that report final mastery in relation to content goals and objectives.
• Giving constructive and frequent feedback to students on their learning.

• Arranging the classroom to maximize learning while providing a safe environment.
• Establishing clear expectations, with student input, for classroom rules and procedures early in the school year, and enforcing them consistently and fairly.
• Maximizing instructional time and minimizing disruptions.
• Establishing a climate of trust and teamwork by being fair, caring, respectful, and enthusiastic.
• Promoting cultural sensitivity.
• Respecting students' diversity, including language, culture, race, gender, and special needs.
• Actively listening and paying attention to students' needs and responses.
• Maximizing instructional learning time by working with students individually, as well as in small groups or whole groups.

• Collaborating and communicating effectively within the school community.
• Adhering to federal and state laws, school policies, and ethical guidelines; incorporating learning from professional growth opportunities into instructional practice.
• Setting goals for improving knowledge and skills.
• Engaging in activities outside the classroom intended for school and student enhancement.
• Working in a collegial and collaborative manner with administrators, other school personnel, and the community.
• Building positive and professional relationships with parents/guardians through frequent and effective communication concerning students' progress.
• Serving as a contributing member of the school's professional learning community through collaboration with teaching colleagues.
• Demonstrating consistent mastery of standard oral and written English in all communication.

• Setting acceptable, measurable and appropriate achievement goals for student academic progress based on baseline data.
• Documenting the progress of each student…