Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted: 10/16/2026
Location: Woodland
Date Available: 2/24/27
Closing Date: Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS:- Valid New Jersey Instruction Certificate, including Subject Area Endorsement is required
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
- Support and enhance a sense of belonging and academic success for all students with specific attention to students from traditionally marginalized populations.
- Foster social and emotional intelligence through effective classroom management and discussion/teaching
- Effectively teach content assigned (general or specialists)
- Prepare robust daily instruction and weekly lesson plans for all subjects according to Morris School District programs and policies
- Collaborate with a professional learning community (PLC) to engage in reflective dialogue that will improve teaching and learning for all students
- Integrate technology and interactive elements into classroom instruction
- Utilize approved district data sources to analyze student progress and provide targeted, differentiated instruction for all students.
- Build intentional and honest relationships with parents to update them on student progress and further understanding of their child's development and learning style
- Prepare and assign personalized academic assignments, homework and projects according to district policy, approved curriculum guidance and student needs
- Grade assignments in accordance with district guidelines provide constructive feedback and work with students to set personalized learning goals aligned with grade level/content standards.
- Monitor, evaluate and report student progress, including academic growth, social skills, and behavior modification
- Maintain and update files, including student paperwork, as needed
- Set personal and professional goals aligned with district and school vision and the approved evaluation tool for the Morris School District.
- Attend and apply strategies from professional development sessions and meetings organized by principal/supervisor and district
- Follow work day and attendance guidelines set forth by negotiated contract and Morris School District HR protocols
- Meet requests for additional responsibilities by Principal/Supervisor
- Contract Terms: 184 days/year
You
MUST complete the
ONLINE APPLICATION to be considered for this position. We
DO NOT ACCEPT paper resumes, paper applications, faxes or emails.
Position requires appropriate New Jersey Certification.Please complete application at:www.applitrack.com/msdk12/onlineapp- Upload resume
- Upload All New Jersey Certificate(s)
- Upload All Transcripts (Undergraduate & Graduate)
Salary: In accordance with the established Morris School District Salary Guide currently ranging from $67,095 - $116,805
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental benefits.
Sick, personal and bereavement day allotments are included.
Effective September 1, 2011, The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey. 
