Fifth Grade Lead Teacher
The Willow School, an independent preschool through grade eight school in Gladstone, NJ, seeks one highly qualified full-time Fifth Grade Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The appropriate candidates will join a highly dedicated team of lower school homeroom and specials teachers. The ideal candidates will not only be a talented elementary school teacher, but will be a solid fit for The Willow School’s mission and community.
The teacher will be responsible for:
- Implement Willow’s curriculum and instructional strategies including Project-Based Learning, experiential learning, workshop model/approach
- Create a positive and appropriate classroom environment
- Develop rigorous lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments
- Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
- Form and maintain relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher Elementary Education
- Extensive experience in elementary school settings preferred
- Experience and training in Teacher’s College Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop a preferred
The salary range for this position is $50,000-$70,000 annually
The Willow School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Please send cover letter and resume to employment@willowschool.org