Job Description

Position Type:
Teaching Opportunities 2026/2027 School Year

Date Posted:
9/2/2026

Location:
Jersey City Public Schools

Closing Date:
12/31/2026
POSITION (S): Physical Education Teacher

REQUIREMENTS:

• New Jersey Teaching Certification in appropriate area

SALARY/STIPEND:As Per Contractual Agreement

LOCATION:To Be Announced

STARTING DATE:To Be Announced

**Please be advised that the position you are applying for may be either

permanent or for a leave replacement position (depending on the District's need)**


**Please Upload All Teaching Certificates**

Jersey City Public Schools maintains a pool of qualified candidates for potential teaching positions. Please note that this posting:

• Does not guarantee placement at a specific school.
• Does not confirm that a vacant position is currently available to be filled.

Certification Requirements
To be considered for a teaching position, you must hold a valid, fully granted NJDOE certification.

• Mandatory: Your most current NJDOE certification must be included in your application.
• Exclusions: Substitute certifications are not sufficient for these positions.
• Updating Your Profile: If your certification status changes after applying (e.g., you are granted a Certificate of Eligibility with or without advanced standing), please email Ms. Bonilla at sbonilla@jcboe.org to ensure your profile is accurately updated in our pool of qualified applicants.

The Hiring Process

• Interview Process: Human Resources does not conduct initial interviews for teaching positions. These are handled directly by school administration. They will contact you directly should they have an opening.
• Selection: Should a need arise, school principals will review the candidate pool to select candidates for an interview. Interviews may be in person, virtual, and could include demonstration lessons.
• Onboarding: Human Resources will follow up with selected candidates to guide them through the onboarding process.

Helpful Resources

• NJDOE Certification Page
• Apply for Teaching Certification
• Alternate Route Pathway
• NJDOE Reciprocity (Out-of-State)

Job Tags

Permanent employment

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