Classroom Teacher - K

K–3 Classroom Teacher

The K–3 Classroom Teacher will create a nurturing and academically challenging learning environment that promotes curiosity, engagement, and growth for all students. The ideal candidate is passionate about fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional development in young learners while collaborating closely with families and colleagues to support student success.

• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom culture where every student feels welcomed, valued, and motivated to learn.
• Build strong relationships with students and families, demonstrating care, respect, and a commitment to their academic and personal growth.
• Design and deliver rigorous, student-centered instruction in literacy, math, and social-emotional learning aligned with the school's curriculum and educational philosophy.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with special education services, multilingual learners, and those receiving academic interventions or enrichment.
• Facilitate whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction in engaging and developmentally appropriate ways.
• Assess and analyze student progress to develop targeted interventions and instructional extensions.
• Promote and model core school values, ensuring a caring, responsive, and safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate actively with colleagues, administrators, and instructional coaches through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), professional development sessions, and feedback cycles to improve teaching practice and achieve student learning goals.

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification – required.
• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Self-reflective, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to teaching and problem solving.
• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous professional growth.
• Dedicated to achieving excellence and equity for all students, even in challenging circumstances.

This is a full-time W2 position offering a competitive annual salary ($63,500 – $72,000) and a comprehensive benefits package.