Chemistry Teacher - Anticipated Leave of Absence Opening

Manchester Township School District; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Chemistry Teacher for a temporary leave-of-absence covering November 2026 through February 2027 at Manchester Township High School. The role requires NJ instructional certification with the appropriate chemistry endorsement and involves delivering the designated chemistry curriculum to high school students.

The position reports to the building principal and aims to maintain instructional continuity, student engagement, and alignment with Board of Education policies.

Qualifications

• Holds, or is eligible for, a New Jersey Instructional Certificate with the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Instruct designated students in chemistry in accordance with the approved course of study.
• Plan lessons meeting needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and student engagement.
• Assess student progress regularly and coordinate with district specialists as needed.
• Uphold school rules and contribute to curriculum development and selection of materials.
• Supervise extracurricular activities and assist with school-wide procedures.

Skills

NJ Certification

Chemistry Endorsement

Classroom Management

Education

NJ Teacher Certification Eligibility

Job description

Position Type: High School Teaching/Science - Chemistry

Date Posted: 10/2/2026

Location: Manchester Township High School

Date Available: November 2026

Closing Date: 10/12/2026

Title: Chemistry Teacher - Leave of Absence November 2026 - February 2027

Qualifications: Holds, or is eligible for, a New Jersey Instructional Certificate with the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Reports to: Building principal or other appropriately certificated superior as designated by the Superintendent.

Job Goal: To instruct assigned students in designated subject matter area (s) in accordance with the course of study, curriculum or guides approved by the Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Remains abreast of current developments and interpretations of subject matter in assigned area (s).


• Remains abreast of current developments and interpretations in teaching methodology.


• Motivates students to master designated subject matter.


• Plans lessons that meet the needs, interests and abilities of the students.


• Endeavors to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.


• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.


• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.


• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.


• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.


• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.


• Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.


• Instructs, advises, coaches, supervises, and/or directs extracurricular activities.


• Supervises behavior in the hallways, lunchroom, and on school grounds for the safety and well-being of students, personnel and visitors.


• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.


• Performs other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned by his/her superior (s) under the authority of the Board of Education.

Terms of Employment: Temporary

Salary as per negotiated agreement