As-Needed Substitute Teacher

All Buildings; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, seeks an As-Needed Substitute Teacher (K-8) to join All Buildings. The role starts immediately, with per diem compensation of $165.00/day, and requires a valid NJ teaching or substitute certificate.

Position is part-time and as-needed, with duties including following schedules, supervising students, and reporting daily activities to the principal.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid New Jersey teaching certificate or a substitute teacher’s certificate (minimum of 60 college credits) obtained from the Executive Superintendent’s office
• Demonstrates familiarity with district philosophy, programs and policies
• Ability to work with children and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Principal at least thirty (30) minutes before the official school opening
• Review with the Principal and/or designee all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day
• Follows teacher’s schedule and lesson plans as assigned
• Assumes responsibility for supervising pupil behavior in class and during other assigned periods
• Demonstrates skill in organizing classroom activities
• Cooperates in a professional manner with all building staff
• Writes a report at the end of the day about work completed and leaves it for the regular classroom teacher with a copy to the Principal
• Remains in the building until official school closing for teachers
• Reports to the building Principal at the completion of the teaching day and verifies whether or not his/her services will be required on the next teaching day
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee

Skills

Child communication

Classroom management

Professionalism

Education

NJ teaching certificate

Substitute teaching certificate

Job description

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As-Needed Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904195

Application Deadline: Dec 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

August 26, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: “As Needed” Substitute Teacher

(must possess at minimum a Substitute Teaching Certificate)

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

LOCATION: All Buildings

EFFECTIVE: September 1, 2026 or upon completion of required paperwork.

SALARY: The per diem rate established as budgeted and approved by the Board of Education for Substitute Teachers. $165.00/day

BENEFITS:Full-Time Staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Benefits.PTO Daysare included.

John Bilodeau

Superintendent

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (K-8)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid New Jersey teaching certificate or a substitute teacher’s certificate (minimum of 60 college credits) obtained from the Executive Superintendent’s office
• Demonstrates familiarity with district philosophy, programs and policies
• Ability to work with children and communicate effectively
• Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Gloucester Township Board of Education may specify

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or designee

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the Principal at least thirty (30) minutes before the official school opening
• Review with the Principal and/or designee all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day
• Follows teacher’s schedule and lesson plans as assigned
• Assumes responsibility for supervising pupil behavior in class and during other assigned periods
• Demonstrates skill in organizing classroom activities
• Cooperates in a professional manner with all building staff
• Writes a report at the end of the day about work completed and leaves it for the regular classroom teacher with a copy to the Principal
• Remains in the building until official school closing for teachers
• Reports to the building Principal at the completion of the teaching day and verifies whether or not his/her services will be required on the next teaching day
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee

COMPENSATION: Per Diem rates currently established by the Gloucester Township Board of Education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitute assignments based on an “As-Needed” status. PART-TIME

VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required