Job Description
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Grade 1
Date Posted: 7/24/2026
Location: Academy of St. James of the Marches
Date Available: 09/01/2026
Elementary School Teacher The Academy of St. James, a PreK3 - Grade 8 family small Catholic Elementary School located in Totowa, NJ, is seeking a full-time 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Seeking outgoing, dynamic individuals who want to join a great team of educators.
Essential Functions - Supports and upholds Gospel values and the philosophy of Catholic education.
- Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Leads daily prayer, instructs daily Religion lessons for the class, and participates in school liturgies.
- Develops daily lessons based upon the Diocese of Paterson curricula standards.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. Administers NWEA MAP tests and analyzes student assessment results to plan instruction that will meet the needs of each student.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the school.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and Diocesan policies and establishes and maintains standards for student behavior.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess student learning and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Model behaviors that promote high expectations for students, staff, and faculty.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as the ability to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of best practices in instruction and classroom management.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Ability to integrate the use of technology effectively into the curriculum.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collegial working relationships with faculty and staff.
Qualifications Profile - Must possess New Jersey State Teacher Certification.
- Must be a Practicing Catholic.
Education - Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Salary Range: $40,000-$42,000
Job Tags
Full time