Substitute Teacher Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

A Substitute Teacher steps into the role of a regular Elementary Teacher when they are absent, ensuring the continuity of education for students. The Substitute Teacher plans and delivers lessons according to the regular teacher's curriculum plans, manages the classroom, and maintains a positive, engaging learning environment. They must have the ability to adapt quickly and carry out the lesson plans left by the regular teacher effectively. They also evaluate student progress and provide feedback on their performance.

Substitute teachers should have strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of instructional techniques and child development is also crucial. At minimum, a Bachelor's degree is required, and some states may require a Substitute Teaching Certificate or Teaching Credential. Individuals may gain experience in roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Tutor or Child Care Worker before becoming a substitute teacher. This provides them with exposure and understanding of the school environment and the responsibilities involved in teaching.

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Elementary Special Education Teacher Substitute - Short Term

  • Valley Stream, NY (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Number: V2... Start Date: 2019-03-11T00:00:00 End Date: 2019-01-31T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: Valley Stream #24 UFSD Region Name: Long Island Salary...

Substitute Special Ed Teacher - Paterson, New Jersey

  • Paterson, NJ (13 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (13 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

A full-time substitute teaching opportunity is available for a Special Education Teacher to serve as a leave replacement in a middle school resource setting. This position involves providing...

Permanent Substitute - Elementary

  • Yonkers, NY (18 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (18 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

teacher at the Syosset Elementary Schools for the 2024-2025 school year....

Long - Term Substitute Teacher Gr. 3 -Menlo Park Elementary School

  • Edison, NJ (22 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (22 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

TITLE: Teacher PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assumes responsibility for the instruction of assigned students in designated subject area(s) in accordance with the course of study approved by the Board of...

Long - Term Substitute Teacher - Special Education/ICR Gr. 5 - Woodbrook Elementary School

  • Edison, NJ (22 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (22 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

TITLE: Teacher PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assumes responsibility for the instruction of assigned students in designated subject area(s) in accordance with the course of study approved by the Board of...

2025-2026 Lower Elementary School Leave Replacement Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

What You'll Be Asked To Do Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content and on a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and...

Long Term Substitute Elementary RTI Teacher

  • Matawan, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Attachment(s): Elementary Education Teacher 05.03.050001.pdf Old Bridge District Schools offer a rigorous curriculum that spans core subject areas and multiple and varied electives....

Elementary Long Term Substitute Teacher

  • Matawan, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Elementary Long Term Substitute Teacher Employer Old Bridge Township Schools Location Matawan, NJ, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Old Bridge Township Schools Location Matawan, NJ, US Salary...

Leave Replacement Teacher of Chemistry (September - December)

  • Orange, NJ (8 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (8 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

In addition, secondary teachers will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing...

Interim Teacher Coach Language Arts (September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025)

  • Orange, NJ (8 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (8 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Interim Teacher Coach ~ Language Arts (September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025) JobID: 4401 Position Type: Teacher Coach Date Posted: 7/15/2025 Location: District Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing...

Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Grade 5

  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Teacher Date Posted: 7/14/2025 Location: Intervale Elementary School Date Available: 08/27/2025 Closing Date: Until filled   Additional Information: Show...

Elementary Teacher, Kindergarten- Long Term Substitute

  • Rutherford, NJ (6 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Rutherford, NJ (6 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Elementary - Grades K,1, 2, 3 Date Posted: 7/9/2025 Location: Kindergarten Center Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: until filled...

Leave Replacement Teacher of Math

  • Maplewood, NJ (9 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Maplewood, NJ (9 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Leave Replacement Teacher of Math JobID: 2557 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Mathematics Date Posted: 5/8/2025 Location: Maplewood Middle School Date Available: 08/27/2025 Closing Date:...

Replacement Teacher

  • Sayreville, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Replacement Teacher JobID: 3937 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3 Date Posted: 7/10/2025 Location: Sayreville Public Schools Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing...

Art Teacher Leave Replacement Teacher

  • Teaneck, NJ (11 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Teaneck, NJ (11 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Art Teacher Leave Replacement Teacher JobID: 1854 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Art Date Posted: 7/9/2025 Location: Hawthorne School Closing Date: until filled   Additional...

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Salary for Substitute Teacher Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Substitute Teachers in Jersey City, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.8%
Master's Degree
39.2%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
High School or GED
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%


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