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 <h2 style="color: #34495e; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Position Overview</h2>
 <p style="margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.6;">The Ridgefield Park Board of Education in Bergen County, NJ, serving 2400 students, is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual for the position of Elementary Teacher - Leave Replacement. This leave replacement position is available from January 5, 2026 to May 22, 2026 and focuses on Elementary School Teaching/Primary for Grades 1, 2, and 3. <strong>Location:</strong> Lincoln Elementary School. Date Posted: 1/5/2026.</p>
 <p style="margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.6;">Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application via Applitrack @ https://www.applitrack.com/rpps/onlineapp/</p>
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 <h2 style="color: #34495e; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 0 0 15px 0;">Required Qualifications</h2>
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 <li style="margin: 10px 0; line-height: 1.6;">New Jersey Elementary K-6 Certification</li>
 <li style="margin: 10px 0; line-height: 1.6;">Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and strategies</li>
 <li style="margin: 10px 0; line-height: 1.6;">Demonstrates developmentally appropriate classroom activities</li>
 <li style="margin: 10px 0; line-height: 1.6;">Ability to maintain a positive learning environment</li>
 <li style="margin: 10px 0; line-height: 1.6;">Strong classroom management skills</li>
 <li style="margin: 10px 0; line-height: 1.6;">Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
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Elementary Teacher (1st Grade) - Leave Replacement

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