Dynamic High School History Teacher – Leave Replacement

Vernon Township School District; Glenwood (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Township High School in New Jersey seeks a leave replacement History teacher to deliver U.S. History instruction to high school students, maintain a positive classroom climate, and align with district standards.

The assignment runs from November 16, 2026 through March 25, 2027, with daily duties and ongoing collaboration with staff. Candidates must hold a New Jersey instructional certificate (special education preferred), demonstrate effective teaching methods, and show digital fluency,

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate in the area of expertise; Special Education Certificate, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Digital fluency is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Works to enhance the educational experiences of children through the creation of a supportive learning environment and the use of developmentally appropriate materials and practices.
• Promotes active learning using structured and unstructured activities that foster the social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development of students.
• Implements the approved curriculum and uses appropriate learning activities designed to foster learning at each child's developmental level. Works to achieve district educational goals and objectives and state core curriculum content standards.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Balances teacher-directed and child-initiated experiences.
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• Observes students in a variety of settings and evaluates the cognitive, social, and emotional skills of students, and maintains records of progress toward stated objectives of instruction.

Skills

Instructional chart/teaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Digital fluency

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate

Special Education certificate (preferred)

Job description

Vernon Township High School in New Jersey seeks a leave replacement History teacher to deliver U.S. History instruction to high school students, maintain a positive classroom climate, and align with district standards.

The assignment runs from November 16, 2026 through March 25, 2027, with daily duties and ongoing collaboration with staff. Candidates must hold a New Jersey instructional certificate (special education preferred), demonstrate effective teaching methods, and show digital fluency,