Permanent Substitute Teacher

Halsted Middle School; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Halsted Middle School in Newton, part of Newton Public Schools, seeks a Permanent Substitute Teacher to cover classrooms when the regular teacher is absent. The role requires versatility, planning support, and maintaining classroom routines.

Work four days per week, 7:40 a.m.–2:40 p.m. at 7 hours per day and up to 28 hours weekly, with a starting date to be determined. The daily rate is $189, and the district emphasizes a stable, professional learning environment.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Instructional Substitute Certificate (Endorsement 9041) required.
• Must have a current criminal history background check on file.

Responsibilities

• Help supervise students and support their work (e.g., Google Classroom and other teacher-assigned tasks).
• Provide an atmosphere designed to stimulate student learning.
• Organize and structure the learning environment effectively.
• Support and enforce school rules, Administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Enable each student to continue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher.

Skills

Substitute certificate NJ Endorsement

Criminal background check on file

Job description

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Newton Public Schools, NJ Halsted Middle School - Newton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5702329

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

*NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES~INCREASED PAY RATES*

*PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER RATE = $189/DAY (7-Hour Day)*

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current New Jersey Instructional Substitute Certificate (Endorsement 9041) required.
• Must have a current criminal history background check on file.

REPORTS TO: The Principal or an appropriately certificated designee.

SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENT:

• 4 days per week, 7:40 a.m.–2:40 p.m.
• 7 hours a day, not to exceed 28 hours a week.
• Must be available to work Mondays and Fridays.
• Will serve as a building-based permanent substitute, reporting daily to a designated location (e.g., auditorium or cafeteria) and providing coverage as assigned.

REPORTS TO:

• Principal or appropriately certificated designee.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The permanent substitute teacher is responsible for the instruction and supervision of students in accordance with standards established by the Board of Education. The permanent substitute shall:

• Help supervise students and support their work (e.g., Google Classroom and other teacher-assigned tasks).
• Provide an atmosphere designed to stimulate student learning.
• Organize and structure the learning environment effectively.
• Support and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Enable each student to continue their education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher.

The Newton School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state and/or local equal opportunity laws. The Newton School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other status protected by applicable law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $189 Per Day