25-26 Elementary Teacher - Paterson Prep

KIPP New Jersey has joined forces with Paterson Prep, a charter school in its third year of operation, to become KIPP Paterson Prep. This partnership will provide KIPP Paterson Prep students with access to high-quality, data-driven instruction and offer our leadership and teachers exceptional professional development and coaching opportunities.

KIPP Paterson Prep is committed to educating students to lead lives of excellence, integrity, and purpose through a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven instruction, and a strong focus on character development. Our holistic approach ensures high academic expectations while fostering a joyful and inclusive community that respects the dignity of every student, staff member, and family. We recognize that families are a child’s first and most important educators, and this belief is central to our educational philosophy. By actively partnering with families, we create a supportive learning environment that nurtures both academic success and personal growth.

Join us in shaping bright futures and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the greater Paterson community.

Position Overview

As an Elementary School Lead Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering a content-rich, inquiry-driven curriculum while fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and character development. In this role, you will provide high-quality whole-group and small-group instruction, tailor lessons to meet the diverse needs of students, and support a joyful, structured learning environment. You will also mentor and collaborate with fellow educators, ensuring strong instructional practices and student success. We seek educators who are committed to rigorous academics, value strong family partnerships, and are eager to grow professionally in a supportive, mission-driven community. If you are passionate about shaping young minds and making a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply!

Core Competencies & Responsibilities

• Holistic Development of Scholars: Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for Academic and Character formation, supporting holistic student growth
• Curriculum and Instruction: Implement an inquiry-based, rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards, inspiring curiosity, depth of insight, and lifelong learning readiness. Implement innovative teaching strategies that resonate with diverse learners
• Promotion of Critical Thinking: Cultivate higher-order thinking skills in students, enhancing their abilities to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate
• Data-Driven Instruction: Utilize assessment data to strengthen student achievement through targeted interventions and personalized instruction
• Collaborative Engagement & Continuous Improvement: Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

• Possession of current New Jersey P-3 or K-6 teaching certification (required)

• Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range for this position starts at $69,000 per year. Pay may vary, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, we provide access to the NJ pension system and a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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