60-Credit Instructional Substitute Credential:

• Completion of 60 semester-hour credits at a nationally accredited college or university.
• Criminal History Record Check: The approval date must be within 5 months of the application date with “Substitute Teacher” as the job position.

30-Credit Instructional Substitute Credential:

• Must complete 30 semester-hour credits at a nationally accredited college or university.
• The candidate must be enrolled in a nationally accredited college or university at the time of application. Verification of enrollment is required.
• The candidate must be at least 20 years of age.
• Criminal History Record Check: The approval date must be within 5 months of the application date with “Substitute Teacher” as the job position.

A: The administration will review all applications upon submission. If selected, you will be contacted for a  Substitute Meet and Greet. If recommended for substitute employment, you will receive additional paperwork to complete the application process.

 Your start date depends on the most recent Board Meeting date, and if the background and TB test requirements have been met.

Do You Need to Renew Your Certificate? 

Certification Expires After 5 YEARS. One must reapply for Certification on the NJ Educator's Website to renew.

• Online Application
• Official Transcript
• Successful Background Check (Request to Be Archived)
• Possible Letter of Continuous Employment