Careers · Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · New Jersey
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in New Jersey
Substitute teachers provide temporary classroom instruction when regular teachers are absent, following established lesson plans and maintaining classroom routines. They work in public and private schools across all grade levels and subject areas, filling short-term positions that typically last from one day to several weeks. In New Jersey the median pay is $43,780 a year, 5% above the national median of $41,670.
$43,780median pay in New Jersey, per year
$36,380–$47,460middle half earn
17,100employed in New Jersey
$41,670U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against substitute teachers, short-term and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against substitute teachers, short-term and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in New Jersey
161open roles like this on employer career sites, 7 in New Jersey or remote
10employers hiring
43posted in the last 7 days
CA · TX · WAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingMonitoringInstructingWriting
Knowledge areas
English LanguageEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Substitute Teachers, Short-Term.
Licenses and training in New Jersey
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in other states
Alaska · $66,920California · $60,300Hawaii · $58,530Oregon · $58,280Washington · $55,740Minnesota · $50,390District of Columbia · $49,790West Virginia · $49,020Maryland · $46,470Rhode Island · $45,590
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against substitute teachers, short-term and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against substitute teachers, short-term and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 25-3031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.