Teacher

Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference in the lives of children?

Come join the Jersey City Public School district!

Our schools are vibrant, diverse, and full of energy. We are committed to providing our students with a world-class education, and we need passionate and motivated teachers to help us achieve our goals.

Job Title: Teacher

Department: School-based Position

Reports to: Principal

Job Summary:

The person in this position will help and encourage each student to develop their potential for intellectual, emotional and social growth, in accordance with the Philosophy, Goals, and General Objectives of the Jersey City Board of Education. 

Responsibilities:

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Employs instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and keeps accurate records. 
• Maintains and improves professional competence. 
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of school behavior

Qualifications and Skills:

• NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility (also with Advanced Standing or Limited) in the appropriate content and grade span
• Clear physical and criminal background checks per NJ State regulations

Terms of Employment:

As per current contract agreement.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with NJDOE required evaluations per NJAchieve and provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. (Evaluated by Building Administrators and/or Supervisors)

Benefits:
 

• Enrollment in the NJ Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)
• Health Insurance
• Prescription Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Ability to contribute to Tax Deferred Retirement
• Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account
• Ability to contribute to a Flexible Spending Account
• Summer Pay
   

How to Apply:

Teaching positions are available on the district application website: https://www.applitrack.com/jcps/OnlineApp/