Verona Public Schools is seeking a creative, student-centered, part-time Elementary Academic Enrichment Teacher to support and extend learning opportunities for students in grades 2-4. The successful candidate will design and facilitate engaging enrichment experiences that promote critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, curiosity, and academic risk-taking.
The Academic Enrichment Teacher will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, building administrators, and district leaders to provide meaningful enrichment aligned to district curriculum, student needs, and best practices in gifted and talented education. The position will include planning and delivering differentiated learning experiences, supporting project-based and inquiry-based learning, and helping students develop advanced thinking skills across content areas.
Responsibilities include:
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Designing and implementing enrichment opportunities for elementary students
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Supporting students in developing higher-order thinking, creativity, research, and problem-solving skills
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Providing flexible support through small-group instruction, enrichment clusters, projects, and/or classroom-based extensions
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Assisting with identification, programming, and progress monitoring for students who benefit from academic enrichment
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Communicating with teachers, administrators, and families as appropriate
Qualifications:
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New Jersey Elementary School Teacher (#1001) certification required
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Experience with gifted and talented education, enrichment programming, project-based learning, or differentiated instruction preferred
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Strong instructional planning, collaboration, and communication skills
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Ability to design engaging learning experiences for diverse learners
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Commitment to fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning
This is a part-time position for the 2026–2027 school year.
