Math and Science Classroom Teacher (NJ Campus)

Winston Preparatory School is seeking a knowledgeable, engaging educator to join our Whippany, NJ campus as a full-time Math and Science classroom teacher , with the opportunity to also serve as a 1:1 instructor. If you are seeking a school environment where your expertise is appreciated, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a direct and lasting impact on students’ lives, we encourage you to apply now for the 2026-2027 school year. The hired candidate will begin in August 2026.

As a member of the Winston Prep faculty, you will be part of a professional, collegial team that values collaboration, shared responsibility, and reflective practice. Teachers receive regular coaching and mentorship, participate in professional development, and are trusted with the autonomy to design engaging, responsive curriculum. Our culture encourages curiosity, professional growth, and open dialogue, while prioritizing the development of both academic skills and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner (QSIL).

This Role Is Ideal For An Educator Who

• Is passionate about making math and science accessible, engaging, and relevant
• Enjoys breaking down complex concepts into clear, structured, manageable steps and teaching the skills in a primary way to access content
• Understands how to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
• Values building strong relationships with students in both small-group and 1:1 settings
• Sees executive functioning, problem solving, and critical thinking as integral parts of math and science instruction
  
  

About Winston Preparatory School

Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 3-12th-grade students with learning differences, including dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties.

Our mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way.

Learn more about Winston Preparatory School at www.winstonprep.edu .

Essential Tasks

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
• Teach students in a 1:1 and/or small class setting
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during class instruction to improve skills, including comprehension, abstract reasoning, executive function, and written language
• Instruct students using a variety of techniques, including multi-sensory strategies, to generalize skills and to meet students’ varying needs and interests
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations
• Communicate with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other outside professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development
• Collaborate with students’ teams and document weekly updates that will be shared with families, including observations in both academic and social-emotional realms
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
• Perform related work as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Mathematics, Science, Special Education, or a related field
• Master’s degree (MA or MS) in Special Education, Math or Science Education, or Learning Specialist preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience; specific experience working with students with learning differences is preferred
• Experience with scaffolded, multisensory, or evidence-based instructional approaches
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, effective classroom management, excellent organization, team-oriented, and a collaborative, flexible mindset
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Meet, and Classroom
  
  

Benefits And Other Compensation Offered

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Sick leave)
• Professional Development for instructional staff
• Retirement Plan with employer match after 2 years of employment
• $700 annual employer health care contribution every January following 1 year of service
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Additional compensation is available for extra-curricular responsibilities such as after-school clubs, exam proctoring, and tutoring
  
  

We are proud of our diverse student body and actively seek candidates who reflect the diversity of our school community. This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in Whippany, NJ.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-80,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Ready to apply? Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to:

Erica Piche

Head of School

epiche@winstonprep.edu