Substitute Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a Substitute/Long Term Substitute Teacher for a seasonal position. The site reports to the Site Director and must meet NJ P-3 certification requirements for licensed teaching in the early childhood setting.

The role emphasizes planning, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities, with a focus on equity and high-quality care for a diverse student population. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education with 7–12 credits in Child Development/ECE.
• New Jersey P-3 Teacher Certification.
• Experience working with low-income/urban populations.
• Two years of experience as a full-time preschool teacher preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Preparation: Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Planning and Preparation: Demonstrates knowledge of students.
• Planning and Preparation: Sets instructional outcomes.
• Planning and Preparation: Demonstrates knowledge of resources.
• Planning and Preparation: Designs coherent instructions.
• Planning and Preparation: Designs student assessment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development / early childhood education

New Jersey P-3 Teacher Certification

Experience with low-income/urban population

Two years preschool teaching experience preferred

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Job description

Substitute Teacher

JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE/ LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

REPORTS TO: SITE DIRECTOR

STATUS: SEASONAL POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field with at least 7 - 12 credits in Child Development/Early Childhood Education.
• New Jersey P - 3 Teacher Certification
• Experience working with low-income/urban population.
• Two years of experience as a full-time preschool teacher preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of students.
• Sets instructional outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources.
• Designs coherent instructions.
• Designs student assessment.

Class Environment

• Creates and environment of respect and rapport.
• Establishes a culture for learning.
• Manages classroom procedures.
• Manages student behavior.
• Organizes physical space.

Instruction

• Communicates with students.
• Uses questioning and discussion techniques.
• Engages students in learning.
• Uses assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Appropriate level of technology integration.
• Appropriate variety of technology

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflects on teaching.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Communicates with families.
• Participates in a professional community.
• Grows and develops professionally.
• Shows professionalism.

GENERAL:

• Follow NJ state requirement as per NJ Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing, Chapter 122 Manual of Requirement for Child Care Centers.
• Follow Center policy for the discipline and care of students in accordance with the DCF, Office of Licensing and PRAB manual & procedures.
• Insure compliance with PRAB rules, regulations and procedures accordance with PRAB Employee Handbook.
• Understand and follow center's Crisis Management Plan and Procedures.
• Complete daily Meal Count and Attendance Record for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
• Maintain record of student's allergy information and ensure center's compliance in meal service.
• Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance and punctuality.

PRAB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER