Long-Term Substitute Teachers for Elementary School

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher K-5 Date Posted: 9/17/2026 Location: Charles Street School Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Charles Street School Position Type : Long-Term Substitute Teacher Location : Charles Street School Start Date: Pending board approval through December 2026 Reports to : Mrs. Devon Boucher, Principal Rate of Pay: $314.21 per diem Palmyra School District is seeking a certified Long-Term Substitute Teachers to provide high-quality instruction in general education elementary classrooms at Charles Street School. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of elementary education and a commitment to nurturing the social, emotional, and academic growth of young learners. Required Qualifications: Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Elementary Education/ Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibility Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities Ability to maintain a positive learning environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils. Instruction and pupil contact Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes. Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning. Budgets class time effectively. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts. Contact with parents and community Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program. Professional contacts and activities Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups. Other Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned. FLSA Status: Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.