Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
6/25/2026
Location:
Lafayette School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
TITLE: TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and
Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or
eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified
Teacher
2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching
methods and developmentally appropriate
classroom activities
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning
environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and
proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien
status
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides
JOB GOAL: To provide an approved program and establish a class
environment that fosters learning and personal growth;
to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge
needed to provide a good foundation for continued
education; and to maintain good relationships with
parents and other staff members.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. 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 and other appropriate
learning activities.
2. 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.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and
weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively
achieve these objectives.
4. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated
objectives of instruction.
5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books
and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting
purposes.
6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff
members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to
achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
8. Budgets class time effectively.
9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to
inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical
and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
11. 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.
12. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through
inservice education and other professional growth activities.
13. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and
other school system groups.
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14. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional
program.
15. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board
policy.
16. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification
as may be assigned.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in
accordance with state law and the provisions of the
board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.
APPROVED BY: __BOARD OF EDUCATION_____ DATE: __4/27/09____
BBEA Teachers:
Salary: Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620. Stipend opportunities.
Benefits: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.
