Kindergarten Teacher

Gloucester Township School District Union Valley Elementary School - Sicklerville, New Jersey

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e.:
Teacher of Preschool K-3;
Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation in the form of lesson plans as required by the Principal.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Satisfactorily fulfills duty assignments during the course of the school day as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Participates in professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Performs such other tasks as may be from time to time assigned by the Principal or his/her Assistants within the scope of his/her employment and/or certification areas.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 Months

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

COMPENSATION:
As per the GTEA Contract - $64,290- $109,356 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS:
Full Time Staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.

Position Type: Full‑Time