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K-5 Elementary School Teacher - Tenure Track

Job in Haskell, Passaic County, New Jersey, 07420, USA
Listing for: Wanaque Borough Public Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Elementary School, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 63405 USD Yearly USD 63405.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Haskell

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/19/2026

Location:
Wanaque Board of Education

Date Available:
09/01/2026
K-6 Elementary School Certified Teacher

The Wanaque Public School District is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic K-6 Elementary School
to join our team for the 2026/2027 school year. The ideal candidate is committed
to student achievement, brings creativity and clarity, and fosters a positive,
inclusive classroom environment where all learners feel supported and challenged.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate
  • Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
  • Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
  • Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
  • PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities
  • Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum, board-adopted curricula and textbooks, and other appropriate learning activities.
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
  • Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
  • Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
  • Instruction and pupil contact
  • Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
  • Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
  • Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
  • Budgets class time effectively.
  • Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
  • Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
  • Serves as a role model for students in all areas including behavior, dress and appearance, and oral and written communication
  • Salary: Placement begins at the BA Step 1 level ($63,405) and may be higher based on experience and education, in accordance with the district's salary guide.

    Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental benefits are provided.
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