5th Grade Teacher - Tenure Track Position; APT

Job Title

5th Grade Teacher - Tenure Track Position (APT)

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Albert Payson Terhune Elementary School, Wayne, New Jersey
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 05/30/2026

• Elementary teaching certificate - required
• Experience with creating lesson plans
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills
• Experience being a lead teacher in a classroom

We are looking for a high-performing 5th grade science teacher who delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction that sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and problem‑solving through hands‑on investigations, inquiry‑based learning, and real‑world applications. The ideal candidate creates a positive, inclusive classroom culture where all students actively participate, collaborate, and take intellectual risks. They use data to drive instruction, differentiate learning, and provide targeted support and enrichment while fostering scientific discourse, perseverance, and a genuine excitement for discovery that prepares students for future academic success.

• A teacher must be fully certified according to the requirements set forth by the Department of Education of the State of New Jersey.

Under the guidance of the Building Principal, ensures that the District's standards for student instruction and curriculum content are followed, consistent with the student population to which the teacher is assigned.

Planning and Preparation

• Plans and implements an instructional program within the classroom in a manner consistent with policies, curriculum, and resources approved by the Wayne Board of Education and aligned to NJ state standards and mandates.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that provide appropriate instructional strategies in order to reach all students.
• Plan activities and lessons that are age‑appropriate and meet the needs, interests, and ability levels of all students.
• Plans with flexibility to meet the varying needs of all students.
• Ensures all requirements indicated in a student's IEP are followed and incorporated.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of student progress.

Instruction and Assessment

• Plans and implements a quality instructional program within the classroom in a manner consistent with policies and curriculum approved by the Wayne Board of Education and aligned to NJ State Standards and mandates.
• Differentiates for instructional purposes to enhance pupil performance and provide for individual needs.
• Maintains standard of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives in accordance with the District's philosophy of education.
• Effectively utilizes available technologies.
• Continually assesses student progress using formative and summative assessments and provides progress reports as required.
• Uses data to inform appropriate, engaging instruction.
• Maintains accurate student records, and collects data regarding student progress and interventions.
• As directed by the building Principal or Central Office administration, administers standardized testing in accordance with District policy and/or applicable law.
• Organizes and maintains a pleasant and stimulating classroom environment for learning which provides for individual differences.
• Implements all district policies.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture for learning.

Professional Responsibilities

• Meets deadlines and handles other routine assignments in a punctual manner.
• Attends staff meetings, in‑service training sessions and curriculum development meetings as provided by the District.
• Is punctual and maintains regular attendance at school and at scheduled school meetings.
• On a regular basis, reports and interprets to the student and their parent/guardian the student's academic progress and achievement.
• After implementing interventions and collecting and documenting specific student data, refers the students with behavioral, physical or learning disabilities to the District's…