Kindergarten Teacher - Tenure Track Position; APT

Position: Kindergarten Teacher - Tenure Track Position (APT)
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
5/22/2026

Location:
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary School

Date Available:
09/02/2025

Closing Date:
06/01/2026
WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wayne, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

B-001 - Elementary/Secondary Teacher

We are looking for a high-performing Kindergarten teacher who creates a joyful, nurturing, and engaging classroom where young learners feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. The ideal candidate delivers developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of all students, including differentiated support and IEP implementation. They use data to inform instruction, foster strong classroom routines and positive behavior, communicate effectively with families and colleagues, and create a stimulating environment that builds curiosity, foundational skills, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

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

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Preparation

• Maintains lesson plans as required
• 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
• Utilizes class time effectively
• As directed by the building Principal or Central Office administration, administers standardized testing in accordance with District policy and/or applicable law

Classroom Environment

• 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 in 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 specialists as required and appropriate
• Communicates with appropriate school…