Elementary School Teacher — Grades K–5

Job overview

The Elementary School Teacher — Grades K–5 role is onsite in Jersey City, NJ, with a salary range of $63,500–$80,821 per year depending on experience and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The Ethical Community Charter School is a K–8 public charter school focused on ethics, service, social justice, rigorous academics, and mutual respect. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with the school curriculum, adapts learning to student needs, and monitors academic progress and personal growth. The role also communicates with families, collaborates with school staff, and contributes to school-wide planning and professional learning.

What you'll do

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials
• provide individualized and small-group instruction
• plan age-appropriate activities
• incorporate ethical connections and a civic literacy or community service project
• monitor student progress and maintain records
• assess learning
• communicate with parents
• collaborate with staff
• participate in school planning, meetings, committees, and professional development
• supervise students and assigned aides or interns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

elementary school teacher

grades k–5

jersey city nj

the ethical community charter school

lesson planning

classroom instruction

student assessment

family communication

charter school

$63,500–$80,821/year

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Why this role

Grades K–5; bachelor’s, master’s, or higher education required; state-required certifications and licenses apply. Elementary or middle school experience preferred.

About the employer

The Ethical Community Charter School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.