Replacement Preschool Teacher (Long-term Sub)
About The Position
The district is seeking a long-term substitute Preschool Teacher from January 25, 2027 through June 8, 2027. The role requires certification from the New Jersey Department of Education as a Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3, along with the applicable New Jersey instructional certificate and endorsements. The teacher works with children and must demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development, instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. The position also requires effective communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate use of electronic equipment, and compliance with employment eligibility, background-check, and health requirements. The Superintendent may accept alternatives to the stated qualifications.
Requirements
- Certification from the New Jersey Department of Education as a Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3.
- Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate with an elementary education endorsement and other appropriate endorsements, consistent with the cited New Jersey statutes and regulations.
- Excellent experience teaching and working with children.
- Valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
- Excellent integrity, good moral character, and initiative.
- Knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the content field when holding a content-specific teaching responsibility at the elementary level.
- Enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status through Federal Form I-9, in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- Evidence of a criminal record history check and Department of Education clearance, or, during the initial six-month period, a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or disorderly persons offense, as described in N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1.
- Evidence of health adequate to fulfill job functions and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodation, pursuant to the cited federal and New Jersey requirements.
- Meet alternatives to the listed qualifications if the Superintendent finds them appropriate and acceptable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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