Elementary School Teacher (3rd Grade)

Community Charter School of Paterson•Paterson, NJ

1d•$64,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for its Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher delivers the CCSP curriculum and instruction aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, adapting lessons to students’ needs with support and guidance from school leadership. The position includes assessing students’ academic and social-emotional growth, communicating with families, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in professional development and school meetings. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned by CCSP leadership.

Requirements

Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE; P-3 or K-6) and Special Education Endorsement (TSOD).
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related area from an accredited university; the posting also specifies a degree from a competitive college or university.
GPA must meet minimum requirements for New Jersey Department of Education certification.
Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth.
Evidence of New Jersey Department of Education certification (CE, CEAS, Provisional, or Standard) or out-of-state certification.

Responsibilities

Teach the CCSP curriculum using textbooks and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Instruct students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction tailored to student needs.
Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that maximize instructional time.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP norms to support a functional classroom learning environment.
Identify student needs and collaborate with staff to assess and help students and parents address academic and non-academic challenges that may affect student achievement.
Participate cooperatively in Professional Learning Communities with faculty, coaches, and school leadership.
Create an effective learning environment using functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and centers aligned with CCSP school-wide norms.
Evaluate students’ academic and social-emotional growth, maintain appropriate records, use assessment data, and prepare progress reports and report cards.
Communicate with parents through conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means about student progress and the school program.
Maintain professional competence through school-based professional development and independent learning; participate in required CCSP professional development.
Complete and submit required reports.
Attend and participate in meetings as required by CCSP’s needs.
Perform other duties as assigned by CCSP leadership or their designee.