Substitute Teacher (PLEASE READ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW)

Gehrhsd; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Egg Harbor Regional HS District is seeking Substitute Teachers (and Nurse substitutes) to support schools. The position offers a daily rate of $150 for substitute teachers; paraprofessional or secretary substitutes receive $110 per day, with board-approved paid coaches receiving stipends.

Applicants must hold NJ teaching or substitute certificates or be eligible to apply for a substitute certificate; 30 college credits are required.

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold NJ teaching or substitute certificate or be eligible to apply for substitute certificate.
• Must have completed at least 30 college credits.
• Must be cleared by NJ Criminal History Review Unit for this district and be approved by Board of Education.
• Substitute certificates issued from NJ are valid for 5 years.
• Some districts restrict graduates from working in the same building within a certain period.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute instruction in classrooms or nursing support as assigned.
• Complete district substitute application with required documents and processes.
• Coordinate with district staff and undergo required fingerprint and background checks.
• Complete annual trainings and maintain necessary certifications.

Education

NJ teaching certificate or substitute certificate

Eligible for substitute certificate (30 college credits)

Job description

Substitute Teacher (PLEASE READ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW) JobID: 1089

• Position Type: Substitute Teacher/Nurse
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location: Greater Egg Harbor Regional HS District
• Date Available: Following Board Approval
• Closing Date: 04/30/2027

The flat rate is $150.00 per day for substitute teachers. Substitutes filling paraprofessional or secretary positions will receive a flat rate of $110.00 per day. Board approved paid coaches will receive a stipend.

A prospective applicant must have either a NJ teaching certificate, a substitute certificate or be eligible to apply for a substitute certificate. To be eligible to apply for a substitute certificate, the applicant must have completed at least 30 college credits. All applicants must be cleared by the New Jersey Criminal History Review Unit for this district and be approved by our Board of Education. Substitute certificates issued from the State of NJ are valid for 5 years. A substitute teacher who has graduated from a specific school in our district within the last three years may not be permitted to work in that same building until year 4 post graduation.

A teaching or substitute certificate is also required for all paid coaches and unpaid volunteers. Unpaid clinicians are not required to obtain a substitute teacher certificate. If you plan to be a paid coach and do not hold a NJ teaching certificate, you are required to obtain a substitute teacher (or substitute nurse-see separate application) certificate. Paid coaches are not required to work as a substitute teacher but are eligible if they wish to also substitute teach.

You will need the following information to complete your application to the state

• Criminal History Clearance uploaded to the application (fingerprint approval from the Department of Education Only)
• Transcripts must be requested electronically directly from the college/university/clearinghouse and sent to [e-mail] Most institutions will require applicants to select "Other" in order to manually enter this email address. DO NOT have transcripts sent to the school district or to yourself.
• Military verification (if applicable and requesting a fee waiver)

ALL candidates must ALSO complete district substitute application and include the following items with your district application

• If applying for a new substitute teacher certificate, please provide the casenumber issued by NJEdCert that is provided upon completion of your online application with the state
• PDF of your unofficial college/university transcripts uploaded to the district application.
• If you currently hold a valid NJ teaching or substitute teacher certificate, please upload a PDF copy of your certificate (you will also need to provide your tracking/certificate number on the application)
• Upon submission of the district substitute application, you will be emailed a NJ Fingerprint Background Check form. Once completed and submitted, you will be contacted by the District Business Office to process the application. You will be required to pay the necessary fees assessed by the state at that time (please have a debit or credit card available). Your application will not move forward until you have completed the Fingerprint Application Form and have a scheduled appointment to be printed or have your fingerprints archived. PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS PROCESS ON YOUR OWN.
• When references have responded and your application is complete, you will be contacted by a district administrator for an interview (not required for those only coaching).
• All substitute teaching candidates are required to have a Mantoux (TB) test performed by a medical provider of their choice. The district will accept results on forms provided by your medical provider or the district can provide candidates with a form (attached) for their medical provider to complete. If you have had a Mantoux test performed within the last 6 months, those results can be accepted. (Please see attached district form that you can share wth your medical provider.)
• You will receive notification of your board approval, with additional instructions to complete the hiring process.
• Once board approved, you will be provided with an ID badge, an AESOP/Frontline Absence Management login (for substitutes), a district email address and will be required to complete annual Public School Works online training for this district in order to become an active substitute teacher or coach in this district. Your online training will be required to be completed PRIOR to being activated to begin accepting substitute teaching assignments.

Substitute Teachers & Nurses – All substitutes must complete the substitute application and have a valid teaching/substitute certificate or be eligible to obtain a substitute certificate and fingerprint clearance.

Coaches & Assistant Coaches (paid) – All coaches must complete the substitute application and have a valid teaching/substitute certificate or be eligible to obtain a substitute certificate and fingerprint clearance.

Volunteers (unpaid) – Must have a valid teaching or substitute certificate and fingerprint clearance. Volunteers can supervise students on their own.

Clinicians (unpaid) – Can have less than 30 credits, a teaching or substitute certificate is NOT required but must have fingerprint clearance. Clinicians are not permitted to supervise students on their own.