Bilingual Teachers

Paterson Public School District

Various Locations - Paterson, New Jersey This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5895052

Application Deadline:

Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

This is a general posting for positions throughout the school district in all grade levels and settings. Your resume will be shared for positions that align with your endorsement area(s).

Calling Certified

BILINGUAL TEACHERS!

Are you ready to join a team of exceptional certified educators at Paterson Public Schools - the third largest school district in New Jersey? We are looking for teachers who are experts in their content area, are committed to improving student achievement, and will bring enthusiasm to the classroom. To be considered for an interview, please apply!

We are seeking highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic certified educators for the 2026-27 school year. We are accepting resumes for bilingual teachers certified by the State of New Jersey to teach in our bilingual classrooms at various grade levels and content areas, in Spanish or Bangla and English.

We are most in need of Spanish speaking bilingual teachers, though we also have a need for Turkish, Bangla, and Arabic speaking bilingual teachers at times as well. Highest need areas are middle school and high school content areas, especially math and science. Certificates must be issued prior to beginning position.

Viable candidates must hold certificates issued by the New Jersey Department of Education, or meet the requirements for certification, with an endorsement in Bilingual Bicultural Education AND in one or more of the following areas. Preschool through Grade 3

Kindergarten through Grade 6

ESL Middle School ELA

Middle School Math

Biology Chemistry

Mathematics English

Social Studies

Middle School Social Studies

Middle School Science

Physics

Qualifications:

• Must hold New Jersey Bilingual certificate with an instructional certificate in line with the content/grade level appropriate for the position held
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis and research related to learning and children needing to learn English as a second language.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
• Experience working with students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community
• For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.
• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$64,830 to $107,699 Per Year