Substitute Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer County Special Services School District seeks a Substitute Teacher for the Hamilton, New Jersey area. The role involves delivering instruction and maintaining a positive classroom environment in the absence of the regular teacher.

Qualifications include a Substitute Teacher’s Certificate or a NJDOE-certified teaching credential. The Board of Education appoints the substitute, with the principal as the reporting supervisor, and the start date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Substitute Teacher’s Certificate or NJDOETeacher’s certificate required.
• New Jersey certification is mandatory for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains discipline and a classroom environment that supports learning.
• Provides instruction and manages the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensures health, welfare, and safety of students as needed.
• Implements lesson plans and follows school policies.
• Reports to the office on arrival; seeks clarification of school rules if needed.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline issues to the appropriate authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Skills

Classroom management

Instruction delivery

Education

Substitute Teacher’s Certificate

Teacher’s certificate (NJDOE)

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868194
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION – SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS

The position shall require a Substitute Teacher’s Certificate or a Teacher’s certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Education.

APPOINTMENT

Substitute Teacher shall be appointed by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the superintendent.

REPORTS TO

Principal

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

• To provide instruction, manage the classroom environment and promote student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff
• Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Reports to office upon arrival at school; requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority.
• Implement lesson plans.
• Dismiss all students from classroom before leaving the building.
• Complies with and supports school policies and regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with school policies and practices.

Mercer County Special Services School District guarantees equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, age, creed, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, nationality or sex.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodations. The Mercer County Special Services School District’s Superintendent shall determine reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $150 Per Day
Job Categories:
Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Amy Nemeth , Admin Asst to Superintendent
• Administration Office
• Email: [e-mail]