5th Grade Head Teacher
Stevens Cooperative SchoolNew Jersey, United States
Posted June 10, 2025
50400 - 73500 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Stevens Cooperative School is a private, cooperative elementary and middle school located in Jersey City and Hoboken, New Jersey. The school offers comprehensive K-8 education, enrichment and afterschool programs, and a teacher training initiative to support new educators. With a diverse student body and a commitment to cooperative values, it provides a nurturing learning environment for students of all cultural backgrounds.
Job Description
Stevens Cooperative School is seeking a full-time 5th Grade Head Teacher for their Hoboken campus from August 16, 2025 through August 15, 2026. This contract is for a 10-month assignment, providing a full-time position with a standard work hour and paid time off. The role involves creating a strong school culture, fostering student engagement, and ensuring students' safety and academic success.
Requirements
- Experience teaching humanities (social studies and language arts) and math to Middle School students
- Understanding of exploratory, inquiry-based approach with real-world application
- Ability to motivate and stimulate children's learning abilities through a range of experiences
- Ability to cultivate and maintain a safe and inclusive classroom culture
- Experience in creating a safe environment for students to ask questions, take academic risks, problem solve and communicate their thinking
- Proficient with using technology (Google Suite and use of Smart Panels and Chromebooks)
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement savings account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Cell-phone use reimbursements
- Parking permit reimbursements
