Leave Replacement Teacher of Preschool Robert Gordon Elementary School

DATES:  September, 2026 - February, 2027

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement lesson plans, daily schedules, classroom routines, and instructional activities.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Support student engagement in whole-group, small-group, center-based, outdoor, and individualized learning experiences.
• Use positive guidance, redirection, and developmentally appropriate behavior supports.
• Support students' social-emotional development, independence, communication, and peer interactions.
• Collaborate effectively with preschool paraprofessionals, instructional coaches, related service providers, administrators, and other school staff.
• Follow classroom health, safety, supervision, toileting, arrival, dismissal, and emergency procedures.
• Support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs in inclusive preschool settings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, staff, and school matters.
• Perform other preschool-related duties as assigned by the Director of Preschool, Bilingual Education & Funded Programs or designee.  

QUALIFICATIONS:     

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Endorsement - Elementary School Teacher N-8 or Teacher of Preschool required.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices and New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, and related service providers.
• Demonstrated patience, flexibility, professionalism, and commitment to supporting the needs of young children.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

SALARY:      $66,000 (to be prorated for contract term)

BENEFITS:   Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, prescription, and dental benefits

                    Paid sick, personal, and bereavement allotments

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please apply through Frontline.  JobID #437

https://www.applitrack.com/rpsd/onlineapp/

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Roselle Park School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pay Transparency Notice:  In accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, the compensation and benefits information provided above reflects a good faith estimate for the position.  Final compensation may be influenced by factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, and alignment with the needs of the district.

Roselle Park School District is a regular school district located in Union County with 6 schools, 171 teachers and 2,048 students. Total Revenue is $53,931,000 and is trending up. Roselle Park School District spends $21,910 per student per year on instruction.