Teacher ESL

Paterson Public School District•Paterson, NJ

About The Position

The Teacher ESL will teach English as a second language and work with students across various grade levels. The role calls for knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), WIDA, and mandated state testing, along with effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment practices. The teacher will use technology to enhance lessons and support word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications. Candidates should communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community. Appointment is subject to budget availability. The Superintendent may accept alternatives to the stated qualifications as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Hold a New Jersey English as a Second Language certification.
  • Be knowledgeable about NJSLS, WIDA, and mandated state testing.
  • Have excellent experience teaching and working with students at various grade levels.
  • Demonstrate integrity, good moral character, initiative, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of teaching English as a second language, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and children needing to learn English as a second language.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use technology and technological devices for instruction and related tasks.
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community.
  • Successfully implement instructional strategies.
  • Be computer literate.
  • Be a highly motivated, results-driven educator.

Responsibilities

  • Teach English as a second language to students across various grade levels.
  • Implement effective instructional strategies.
  • Use technology and technological devices to enhance lessons and support word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.
  • Support student learning through knowledge of child growth and development, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to children learning English as a second language.
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service