Substitute Pre-K Teachers

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Deptford Township Public Schools is seeking Substitute Pre-K Teachers to be used on an as-needed basis at Central Early Childhood Center. The daily rate is $140 per day, with typical hours 8:30am to 3:45pm. Candidates must hold a valid NJ Substitute Certification or NJ Teacher Certification or be eligible to apply, and pass a criminal history background check and proof of U.S.

citizenship or legal status. Reporting to the Building Principal, you will deliver age-appropriate lessons, manage

Qualifications

• Hold a valid NJ Substitute Certification or NJ Teacher Certification, or be eligible to apply for NJ Substitute Certification or NJ Teacher Certification.
• Required criminal history background and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident status.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the main office at the beginning of the school day to retrieve materials and class schedules.
• Works with individual students, small groups, or the entire class to support teaching of content.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and objectives as per lesson plans.
• Takes attendance according to school procedures.
• Ensures safety and security of students at all times, including emergency procedures.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Maintains established routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems promptly.
• Follows the daily schedule and remains in the assigned classroom until dismissal.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Cooperates with other staff and upholds school rules and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator

Education

NJ Substitute Certification

NJ Teacher Certification

Eligible for NJ Substitute Certification

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident status

Job description

Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Teacher

Date Posted: 8/26/2026

Location: Central Early Childhood Center

Date Available: 09/01/2026

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE PRE-K TEACHERS

Deptford Township Public Schools is currently seeking substitute teachers to be used on an as needed basis.

Daily Rate: $140/day

Locations and Hours

• Central Early Childhood Center (Pre‑K) - 8:30am to 3:45pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid NJ Substitute Certification or NJ Teacher Certification or eligible to apply for a NJ Substitute Certification or NJ Teacher Certification
• Required criminal history background and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To support the school by filling daily substitute positions and providing classroom management, instruction, and support for students. To deliver lessons in a way that is age-appropriate for the class.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reports to the main office at the beginning of the school day to retrieve required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the day to return materials and discuss next day's assignment, if applicable.
2. Works with individual students, small groups, or entire class to support teaching of content.
3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans.
4. Takes attendance according to school procedures.
5. Ensures the safety and security of students at all times, to include awareness of emergency procedures.
6. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
7. Maintains, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which he/she is assigned
8. Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.
9. Follows the schedule during the school day and remains in the assigned classroom until all students have been dismissed for the day.
10. Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
11. Cooperates with other professional staff members.
12. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
13. Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work week of up to four days a week. Daily rate established by the Board of Education.