Elementary Teacher (PK-3) - Long term substitute

Gloucester Township Public Schools; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools seeks an Elementary Teacher (PK-3) for a long-term substitute position at Erial Elementary School in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. The role starts September 1, 2026, with duties that include planning and delivering lessons, managing a classroom, and communicating with families.

The substitute will maintain an engaging classroom, adhere to district policies, and participate in professional development.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e., Teacher of Preschool K-3; Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher)

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepares lesson plans and shows evidence of preparation.
• Encourages positive student behavior and manages classroom routines.
• Uses varied instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Protects students, equipment, and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress and maintains records.
• Participates in faculty meetings and planning with staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional strategies

Parent communication

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate or eligible

Job description

Elementary Teacher (PK-3) - Long term substitute

Gloucester Township School District Erial Elementary School - Gloucester Township, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Elementary Teacher(PK-3)

Long-term Substitute

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (i.e., Teacher of Preschool K-3; Elementary K-5; Elementary School Teacher; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in the form of lesson plans as required by the Principal.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Satisfactorily fulfills duty assignments during the course of the school day as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Participates in professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Performs such other tasks as may be from time to time assigned by the Principal or his/her Assistants within the scope of his/her employment and/or certification areas.

SALARY:

Per diem $220.00/d, + an additional $25.00/d after day 20

BENEFITS:

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Days are included

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 Months

EVALUATION:

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

Position Type: Part-Time