Per Diem Teacher SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

PER DIEM TEACHER

Various Locations

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Qualifications And Requirements

• New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing (CEAS) or Valid NJ DOE Substitute Teacher's Certificate
  
  

OR

30 College Credits or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and NJ DOE Substitute Teacher Credential

• District and State fingerprint credentialing required and clearance.
• Principal recommendation and evaluation by a school principal (if applicable).
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Authorized to work in the USA.
  
  

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Supervise/manage student's grades (K-12).
• Adhere to daily and school schedules as noted.
• Must be able to execute lessons as the curriculum dictates.
• Create, plan and teach lesson, if none is provided.
• Maintain a broad knowledge of all facets related to the teaching/educating assignment as related to the subject and grade level of the students.
• Return instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place. Leave classroom in a presentable manner.
• Collect and place students' completed assignments on classroom teacher's desk and note pertinent information resulting from the day's event.
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Maintain and establish a safe classroom setting, promoting active learning and demonstrate good classroom management skills.
• Reports all student's injuries, accidents, illnesses, inappropriate behavior and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonable possible.
• Dismisses all students from the classroom/ playground before leaving the building.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to the substitute teachers as needed.
  
  

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

• Salary: Thirty (30) or Sixty (60) College credits: $160.00/day
  
  

Bachelor's degree: $190.00/day

• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months (District requires at least 15 days of service during the school year)
• Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union (NTU)
  
  

In an effort to build a pipeline of potential full-time employees, NBOE offers competitive compensation to our Per Diem staff, as well as retirement benefits, paid sick time, and access to an array of Voluntary Benefits Options.

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES

OPENING DATE: July 1, 2026

CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2027 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER