Salary and Benefits

Salary

Salaries for teachers who join TeacherNex are determined by the position and the school where they are hired. Teachers hired through TeacherNex are compensated the same as any other equivalent in the same school.

For teachers who acquire jobs in Newark Public Schools, salary is dependent on experience, education level and related coursework. In 2009-2010, the starting salary in Newark was $48,500. You will become a salaried employee of the district when all teachers report back to work at the start of the school year; teachers typically receive their first paycheck during the first month of school.

For teachers who are offered and accept jobs in charter schools, salaries vary from school to school. Charter schools typically offer salary scales that compare competitively with those of Newark Public Schools.

Benefits

If you teach with Newark, you will receive comprehensive benefits. Visit Newark Public School’s Human Resources Website to learn more.

Charter schools offer standard benefit packages that compare competitively with Newark Public Schools. Payment and benefits differ according to the charter network and are based on years of teaching experience, among other factors in a teacher’s background.

Loan Forgiveness

Teachers who accept jobs through TeacherNex may be eligible for loan cancellation or deferment of Perkins and Stafford student loans. For details about eligibility, please contact your loan provider directly to confirm whether programs are available for individuals who make a commitment to teach full-time in under-resourced schools. For additional information on loan forgiveness programs, please click here.