Substitute Teachers SY2026-2027

QUALIFICATIONS

A substitute teacher must hold a teaching certificate (Standard, CEAS, or CE) issued by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners/New Jersey Department of Education. OR Must be eligible to receive a County Substitute Certificate. To receive the County certificate: Must have completed 30 semester hour credits in an accredited college Complete a criminal history background clearance A fee of $125.

00 is charged by the County for this certificate and the certificate is issued for a five-year period. Apply for the substitute credential at NJEd. Cert . Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization. Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire EEO/AA It is the policy of Berkeley Heights Public Schools not to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability or genetic information, or other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.