GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
August 7, 2026
TO: All Personnel
FROM: Office of the Superintendent
RE: VACANCY NOTICE
Please be advised that the following vacancy exists in Gloucester Township Public Schools. To apply, you must go to: www.gloucestertownshipschools.org and click on the Employment tab. Deadline to apply is August 17, 2026.
POSITION: Elementary School Teacher 4th
QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description
LOCATION: Erial Elementary School
EFFECTIVE: September 1, 2026
SALARY: As per the GTEA Contract - $64,290 - $109,356 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS: Full Time Staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included
John Bilodeau
Superintendent
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Pre K – Grade 5)
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Elementary K-5
Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e.: Teacher of Preschool K-3; Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL :
Instructs assigned pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.
Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.
Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.
Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.
Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
COMPENSATION:
Salary shall be established as budgeted and approved by the Board of Education in agreement with the Gloucester Township Education Association contract.
$64,290 - $109,356 per year
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month year
VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.
EVALUATION:
Performance of job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
