Elementary School Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary K - 6

Date Posted:
8/24/2026

Location:
Elementary School No. 1

Date Available:
10/14/2026

Closing Date:
10/07/2026


ELEMENTARY TEACHER
SCHOOL #1
2026-2027

Job Summary: Fort Lee Public Schools anticipates the need to seek an Elementary School Teacher for School #1.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a NJ Elementary School K-8 or K-6.
• Experience working with elementary school students.
• Knowledge of NJSLS.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must meet criminal background check for both federal and state as per the Department of Education under NJSA 18A:6-7.2.

Location: Elementary School #1

Working Conditions: Full time, tenure track, 10 month position, with benefits.


Salary Range: Based on FLEA salary guide which ranges between $64,375.00 - $121,709.00, commensurate with experience.

Position Start Date: September 15, 2026


Application Procedure: All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Fort Lee School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if received.


Selection Procedure: Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview and demonstration lesson.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Fort Lee Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fort Lee Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fort Lee Public Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.


Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.