Replacement Fourth Grade Teacher

Mantua Township Schools•Mantua Township, NJ

28d

About The Position

We are accepting applications for a Replacement Fourth Grade Teacher (long-term substitute) from January 26, 2026 through April 17, 2026. Applicants must possess certification from the NJ Department of Education as an Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6. NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB: Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Elementary School Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child. QUALIFICATIONS: The Elementary School Teacher shall: Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate with elementary education endorsement and other appropriate endorsement(s) (N.J.A.C. 6A:9.1, 9.2, and/or 8.1 et seq.) in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6A Chapter 9. Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children. Hold a valid driver's license with no serious violations. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the content field when holding a content specific teaching responsibility on the elementary level. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.

Requirements

Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate with elementary education endorsement and other appropriate endorsement(s) (N.J.A.C. 6A:9.1, 9.2, and/or 8.1 et seq.) in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6A Chapter 9.
Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children.
Hold a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the content field when holding a content specific teaching responsibility on the elementary level.
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

Establish high standards and expectations for all students for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school.
Plan and implement sequential learning experiences for students using a variety of instructional strategies, consistent with the district and school's philosophy, mission statement, instructional goals, school level objectives, and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The learning experiences shall follow and use approved curricula and instructional materials.
In those areas in which a teacher specialist takes the primary responsibility for the content and skills of the Standard, the Elementary School Teacher will coordinate classroom instruction with the teacher specialist in order to reinforce learning and student achievement.
Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
Provide and effectively organize a variety of materials, equipment, media, and community resources to support the instructional program, using school approved procedures. Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.
Monitor the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instruction.
Implement by instruction the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting instructional objectives subject to the availability of these materials.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.