Openings as of 8/26/2026
2026-27 School Year Head Softball CoachApply online: www.metuchenschools.org Select "Employment Opportunities"Must be a NJ certified teacher/educator or eligible for Substitute Teacher Certification (30+ college credits and criminal history clearance).
26-27 Salary, Step 1, $10,167/year
Interested candidates should apply online and also send resume to:John Cathcart, Athletic DirectorMetuchen High School400 Grove AvenueMetuchen, NJ 08840AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Job Title: K-2 ESL Teacher & Academic Interventionist (10-month, tenure track, beginning August 24, 2026)
Position Overview:
ESL Instruction: Design and deliver engaging language lessons within the general education setting tailored to multilingual learners across speaking, listening, reading, and writing domains. Coach and support homeroom teachers in using sheltered instruction strategies. Maintain frequent, culturally responsive communication with families regarding language growth and strategies for supporting learning at home.
Targeted Interventions: Conduct push-in and pull-out intervention sessions for K-2 students struggling with early literacy, phonemic awareness, phonics, and/or foundational math. Active participation in RTI team meetings to identify at-risk students, evaluate intervention efficacy, and adjust support tiers.
Qualifications
Certification: Valid State Teaching Certification in ESL/ELL (K-12 or K-6) and Elementary Education.
Our salary guide starts at Step 1A (for a Bachelor's Degree) at $61,500/year, 10-month position, for the 26-27 school year.
We offer generous health benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development, possible stipends, as well as paid sick, family illness, emergency and personal days. The District covers mentor fees for teachers with provisional certifications.
AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Metuchen High School Leave Replacement Teacher wanted for the 26-27 school year. Approx dates October 29, 2026 through approx January 29, 2027. Appropriate NJ certification required.
Salary: $332.43/day, for 26-27 SY. Includes accumulated paid sick days. The District covers mentor fees for teachers with provisional certifications.
Substitute Custodians needed to fill in at all schools on an as-needed basis - $16/hour. Must pass Criminal History Clearance. Benefits not included with this position AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Edgar Middle School PE/Health Teacher needed for the 26-27 school year. Tenure track, 10-month position, August 24, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Appropriate NJ certification required.
Our salary guide starts at Step 1A (for a Bachelor's Degree) at $61,000/year, 10-month position, for the 25-26 school year. (26-27 TBA)
Edgar Middle School Social Studies Teacher for the 26-27 school year. 10-month position, tenure track, beginning August 2026. Appropriate NJ certification required.
Our salary guide starts at Step 1A (for a Bachelor's Degree) at $61,000/year, 10-month position, for the 25-26 school year. 26-27 TBD
Edgar Middle School Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher wanted for the beginning of the 26-27 school year. Approx dates August 24, 2026 through approx Oct 27, 2026. TOSD NJ certification required; ELA NJ certification preferred.
Salary: $329.73/day, for 25-26 school year (26-27 SY TBD). Includes accumulated paid sick days. The District covers mentor fees for teachers with provisional certifications.
Metuchen High School Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher wanted for the beginning of the 26-27 school year. Approx dates August 24, 2026 through approx December 5, 2026. TOSD NJ certification required; subject certification preferred. Self-Contained classroom experience preferred.
Metuchen High School Leave Replacement LDTC wanted for the 26-27 school year. Approx dates October 1, 2026 through approx March 30, 2027. Appropriate NJ certification required.
Edgar Middle School and Campbell Elementary School School Psychologist Leave Replacement wanted for the 26-27 school year. Approx dates August 24, 2026 through approx December 3, 2026. Appropriate NJ certification required; and Child Study Team experience preferred.
Substitute School Nurses needed. $200/daily pay. Per diem work as needed. Candidates with intermittent availability should apply.
If you are a R.N. you can apply for a Substitute School Nurse Certificate. Please include your resume and a copy of your R.N. License and your Substitute School Nurse certificate if you are already certified.
Moss Elementary School Paraprofessional Library Aide wanted for 26-27 school year.
Starting paraprofessionals will be paid $21.32/hour, 10-month position, for the 26-27 school year.
Paraprofessionals will be offered health insurance under the following terms:
1-Employees in their first 6 months shall have the option to purchase single, parent/child, member/spouse or family medical and prescription coverage and dental. The employee shall pay 100% of such coverage.
2-Employees after completing 6 months of service in the district shall have the option to select single, parent/child, member/spouse, or family medical and prescription coverage, as well as dental coverage. The employee shall pay 50% of the cost for single coverage and100% of the cost for parent/child, member/spouse, or family coverage. The Board shall pay the remaining 50% for single coverage.
3-Employees in their third year of service or above in the district shall have the option to select single, parent/child, member/spouse, or family medical, dental and prescription coverage. The employee shall pay the year 4 c.78 contribution towards the cost for single coverage and 100% of the cost for dependent coverage. The Board shall pay the remaining cost for single coverage.
The paraprofessional library aide position also includes tuition reimbursement, paid sick, family illness, emergency and personal days.
Campbell Elementary School Paraprofessional Library Aide wanted for 26-27 school year.
Anticipated Edgar Middle School Paraprofessional Library Aide wanted for 26-27 school year.
Lunch Aides needed for Moss Elementary School. Part time - two hours per day at Moss (approx 11:35 am to 1:45 pm) Criminal History background check will be required. Salary: $17.19/hour. Work when school is in session (10-month position). Includes paid sick days.AA/EOE - Metuchen Schools is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
