Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teachers – Bridgeton, NJ

Horizon Staffing Resources is actively seeking Substitute Teachers for schools located in Bridgeton, NJ for the 2024-2025 school year. Substitute teachers, or “sub teachers”, are responsible for teaching and supervising students while the regular teacher is away from the classroom or unable to lead class. Sub teachers are also responsible for managing classroom behavior, interpreting lesson plans, and creating reports to inform the permanent teacher of students’ progress/success. Sub teachers will manage all classroom activities, from roll call to tidying up the room after students have left.

Schedule and Hours:

• Monday through Friday availability
• Hours vary dependent on school and classroom setting

Responsibilities:

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students

• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment

• Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student

• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria

• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan

• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans

Requirements:

• Valid NJ Substitute Certificate

• 30 completed college credits, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree

• Strong English verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages

• General knowledge of several subjects

• Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms

• Flexibility and critical-thinking skills

• Must be fingerprinted by the New Jersey Department of Education