Position: 2025-2026 School Year: Elementary Teacher - First Grade
Position Summary: Ridgewood Public Schools seeks an elementary teacher for Somerville Elementary School for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. Selected candidates will be responsible for teaching all subjects to assigned students in accordance with system-wide goals and curriculum objectives and for performing other duties within the scope of employment and certification. This opening is for a first grade classroom teacher.
Qualifications:
- New Jersey Elementary Teacher Certification
- New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification, preferred but not required
- Must demonstrate ability to plan effectively using appropriate methods and materials
- Must demonstrate ability to differentiate instruction and motivate students by providing intervention and challenge activities and instruction
- Must demonstrate ability to establish a classroom atmosphere which encourages learning
- Must have ability to analyze student progress to improve instruction and work students as individuals
- Must have ability to use technology to enhance learning and assess students
- Must be able to effectively communicate with teachers, parents, and administrators both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to work collaboratively and have experience maintaining harmonious relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
Start and End Date: January 5, 2026-June 30, 2026
Working Conditions: Full-time, permanent position, medical benefits and pension. Salary range is $68,151-127,971, commensurate with education and experience as per negotiated contract.
Selection Procedure: Interview and demonstration lesson
Application Procedure:
To apply for this position, please go to http://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/ and click on the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link to complete the application process. Please do not mail, email, or bring resumes to the district HR office or any of our schools. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.
The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diverse applicants.
