Elementary Classroom Teacher - Leave of Absence Opening chez Manchester Township School District

Title:  Elementary Classroom Teacher Leave of Absence Openings:  December 2025 - June 2026 and January 2026 - May 2026

Qualifications: Holds, or is eligible for, a New Jersey Instructional Certificate, with the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Reports to: Building principal or other appropriately certificated superior as designated by the Superintendent.

Job Goal: To instruct assigned students in designated subject matter area (s) in accordance with the course of study, curriculum or guides approved by the Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Remains abreast of current developments and interpretations of subject matter in assigned area (s).

• Remains abreast of current developments and interpretations in teaching methodology.

• Motivates students to master designated subject matter.

• Plans lessons that meet the needs, interests and abilities of the students.

• Endeavors to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.

• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.

• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.

• Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Instructs, advises, coaches, supervises, and/or directs extracurricular activities.

• Supervises behavior in the hallways, lunchroom, and on school grounds for the safety and well-being of students, personnel and visitors.

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

• Performs other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned by his/her superior (s) under the authority of the Board of Education.