Elementary Leave Replacement Teachers (K-5)

Hamilton Township School District; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District is seeking elementary leave replacement teachers for Kindergarten through 5th grade across several elementary schools. These are substitute positions replacing staff on a leave, with varying lengths, for the 2026-2027 school year.

Candidates must hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (CE or CE with Advanced Standing) with Early Childhood Education P-3 or Elementary Education K-6, knowledge of NJ standards, and the ability to collaborate with grade-level

Qualifications

• NJ Student Learning Standards knowledge
• Ability to work collaboratively with grade-level teachers
• Willingness to differentiate instruction and utilize technology to enhance student learning (particularly in mathematics and language arts literacy)
• Knowledge of state assessment expectations and test specifications (where applicable)
• Experience with Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)
• Successful clearance of criminal history
• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

Responsibilities

• Replacement for teachers on leave of absence
• Length of positions may vary

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Differentiation

Technology integration

Assessment literacy

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate, CE, or CE with Advanced Standing

Early Childhood Education P-3

Elementary Education K-6

Job description

Openings as of 8/23/2026

Elementary Leave Replacement Teachers (K-5) JobID: 3469

• Position Type: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/ Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: Elementary
• Closing Date: 08/28/2026

Elementary Leave Replacement Teachers (K-5)

Positions available at various elementary schools

• Replacement for teachers on a leave of absence
• Length of positions may vary

Requirements:

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility, or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
  • Early Childhood Education P-3 or
  • Elementary EducationK-6
• Knowledge/experience with NJ Student Learning Standards
• Ability to work collaboratively with other grade level teachers
• Willingness to differentiate instruction and utilize technology to enhance student learning (particularly in mathematics and language arts literacy)
• Knowledge of state assessment expectations and test specifications (where applicable)
• Experience with Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)
• Successful clearance of criminal history
• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

Effective:

• 2026- 2027School Year
• Days 1-20 - $130.00 a day
• Day 21+ = $367.00per day HTEA 26/27STEP 1 BA Teacher Guide

Benefits:

• Leave replacement teachers receive benefits after 5 consecutive months of working (single health benefits)
• In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off.

AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM ), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml )

Postings current as of 8/23/2026 8:00:21 PM CST.