Floating Substitute Teacher - Hilltop Elementary School

MENDHAM BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT; Mendham (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mendham Borough School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher for Hilltop Elementary School. The role involves assisting with direct instruction in all subjects and covering classes as needed.

Requirements include a valid New Jersey teaching or substitute certificate, ability to maintain a positive learning environment, and residency in New Jersey. The position offers daily pay of $200 with single benefits and opportunities to support student learning.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or New Jersey Substitute Teacher Instructional Certificate.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans, left by the permanent teacher.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with direct instruction in all subjects and cover classes when needed.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and adhere to school rules.
• Deliver lessons as outlined by the regular teacher and adapt as necessary.
• Communicate with staff and supervise students to ensure safety and learning.

Skills

NJ Teaching Certificate

Positive environment

Interpersonal skills

Follow lesson plans

Background check

NJ residency

Job description

Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted: 11/9/2026

Location: Hilltop Elementary School

Date Available: 11/18/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Full-time, $200 per day, single benefits. Daily responsibilities include assisting teachers with direct instruction in all subjects as well as covering classes when needed.

Title: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Qualifications:

1. Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or New Jersey Substitute Teacher Instructional Certificate.
2. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Ability to follow lesson plans, left by the permanent teacher.
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: Pupils, and when assigned, a classroom aide

Job Goal:

1. To manage a classroom in the absence of the regular teacher.
2. To deliver lesson presentations in a way that is age-appropriate for the class.

Performance Responsibilities:

Duties Upon Arrival

1. Reports to office upon arrival at school.
2. Checks for messages or materials requiring immediate attention.
3. Requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
4. Arrives in the classroom on schedule to greet students and remains in the assigned classroom so that students are effectively supervised.

Implements lesson plans and classroom learning activities

1. Maintains discipline and classroom control in order to promote active learning in the classroom while teaching the outlined lesson and implementing the lesson plan(s).
2. Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned.
3. Delivers lesson presentations in a way that is age-appropriate for the class and meets the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
4. Budgets class time effectively.

Student well-being

1. Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
2. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
3. Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.
4. Follows the schedule during the school day and remains in the assigned classroom until all students have been dismissed for the day.
5. Follows all policies, rules and procedures established for regular teachers and which good teaching practice dictates.
6. Completes evaluation report form at the end of the day and checks out with authorized personnel prior to leaving at the end of the day.
7. Determines if his/her services will be required for the next school day, following the district protocol for making substitute teacher assignments.

Professional responsibilities and record-keeping

1. Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
2. Cooperates with other professional staff members.
3. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
4. Collects and places students' papers in an appropriate location.
5. Returns instructional materials, equipment and keys to proper place.

Other

1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Models non-discriminatory practices in all areas.
3. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Terms of Employment: Daily salary to be determined by the board.

Annual evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with New Jersey State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of substitute teachers.

Approved by: Mendham Borough Board of Education