Elementary Teacher - Grade 2 (Leave replacement 2/24/27 - 6/17/27)

Morris School District•Woodland, NJ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Morris School District is seeking an Elementary Teacher for a Grade 2 leave replacement at Woodland, available February 24, 2027, through June 17, 2027. The position is for 184 days per year. Applicants must complete the online application and provide a resume, all New Jersey certificates, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Paper resumes and applications, faxes, and emails are not accepted. The position requires appropriate New Jersey certification. The district offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer/AA. New Jersey residency is required under the New Jersey First Act; employees who do not reside in New Jersey when hired have one year from their employment start date to relocate their primary residence to the state.

Requirements

Valid New Jersey Instruction Certificate, including the required subject-area endorsement.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Appropriate New Jersey certification is required.
New Jersey residency is required; employees living outside New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from their employment start date to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey.

Responsibilities

Cultivate inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Support belonging and academic success for all students, with specific attention to students from traditionally marginalized populations.
Foster students’ social and emotional intelligence through effective classroom management and discussion and teaching.
Teach assigned content effectively, whether general or specialist content.
Prepare robust daily instruction and weekly lesson plans for all subjects in accordance with Morris School District programs and policies.
Collaborate with a professional learning community (PLC) in reflective dialogue to improve teaching and learning.
Integrate technology and interactive elements into classroom instruction.
Use approved district data sources to analyze student progress and provide targeted, differentiated instruction.
Build intentional, honest relationships with parents to communicate student progress and understand each child’s development and learning style.
Prepare and assign personalized academic assignments, homework, and projects in accordance with district policy, approved curriculum guidance, and student needs.
Grade assignments according to district guidelines, provide constructive feedback, and work with students to set personalized learning goals aligned with grade-level and 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 the district and school vision and the district’s approved evaluation tool.
Attend professional development sessions and meetings organized by the principal or supervisor and district, and apply strategies learned.
Follow workday and attendance guidelines established by the negotiated contract and Morris School District HR protocols.
Meet requests for additional responsibilities from the principal or supervisor.