Teacher - Kindergarten – Leave Replacement

Jefftwp; Hopatcong (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Jefferson Township Public Schools seeks a Kindergarten teacher for a leave replacement position at Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School.

This substitute role requires stepping in when the regular teacher is absent and maintaining continuity of instruction with an approved education program. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, managing the classroom, and promoting learning and student growth within the assigned dates.

Qualifications

• NJ Elementary K-6 or Preschool through Grade 3 certification is required.
• Leave replacement position during absence of the regular teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide an approved education program and establish a class environment fostering learning and personal growth in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Education

NJ Elementary K-6 or Preschool through Grade 3

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Jefferson Township Public Schools

Teacher - Kindergarten – Leave Replacement JobID: 2158

• Position Type: Substitute
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026
• Location: Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
• Date Available: 01/04/2027
• Closing Date: 10/18/2026

Jefferson Township Public Schools

LEAVE REPLACEMENT

Requirements: NJ Elementary K-6 or Preschool through Grade 3

Anticipated Assignment Dates: January 4, 2027 � April 30, 2027

Job Goals: To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment fostering learning and personal growth in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Benefits: Not benefits eligible. Paid time off is included.

RESIDENCY LAW: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (P.L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the \"New Jersey First Act\", effective September 1, 2011, all newly hired public employees, including public school district employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date of hire to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your position in NEW JERSEY.

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