25-26 Building Substitute (22326 thru 61626)
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a temporary poistion 2/23/26 6/16/26
Position Summary
A building substitute teacher is a consistent school-based professional who reports to the same building daily to cover for absent teachers maintain classroom management and ensure student safety. Key duties include implementing lesson plans fostering a positive learning environment supporting various grade levels and performing additional duties like covering lunch prep periods or supporting staff.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position
- Reports daily to an assigned school to fill in for short-term or long-term teacher absences.
- Implements lesson plans left by the regular teacher and ensures academic continuity.
- Maintains a safe orderly and positive classroom environment following school policies and procedures.
- Adapts to different classrooms subjects and grade levels providing support wherever needed in the building.
- Ensures student safety during classroom hours including supervision during transitions or breaks.
- Communicates with school administration provides feedback to regular teachers and participates in the school community.
Qualifications Knowledge Abilities & Skills
- Education:Generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) though some positions may require a Bachelors degree or teaching certification.
- Experience:Prior experience working with school-aged children is typically required.
- Skills:Excellent communication classroom management and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the positions essential functions.
- Mobility:Frequent walking standing and navigating stairs.
- Lifting/Strength:Ability to lift push pull or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g. books supplies equipment).
- Physical Dexterity:Bending crouching kneeling stooping and reaching to assist students.
- Stationary Tasks:Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.
Reporting Relationships
- Position Reports to:The school building principal
- Position Supervises: Not applicable
Terms of Employment
Position Type:Temporary
Employment Status:Full Time
- School Schedule:Start to 6/16/2026
- FLSA Classification: Non Exempt
- Benefits Eligibility: Benefits eligible
- Compensation:$150 per work day
Pre-Employment Requirements
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
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The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Special Education
- Computer Literacy
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Experience with Children
- Toddler Care
About Company
Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools. Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and e ... View more
