Substitute Teacher/Teacher Aide

After completing this application, please call/email Amanda Srey with any questions: [email protected] (908) 464-9050. x 4224

Substitute teachers/teacher aides perform the following:

• follow the lesson plan left by the teacher for whom he/she is substituting in accordance with district's philosophy, goals and objectives
• meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• establish and maintain order in the classroom
• maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning
• take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities
• uphold and enforce school rules
• cooperate with school personnel
• establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees
• report to the principal or his/her designee at the beginning and end of the school day

Please note that applicants holding a valid teaching certificate do not require a Substitute Certificate.

1. Complete the Criminal History Background Check:

• Pay administrative fee(s) for the criminal history background clearance
• Print out the IdentoGO New Jersey Universal Fingerprint Form from the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) Office of Student Protection webpage
• Go to the Identogo Website to schedule an appointment and pay fingerprinting FEE.
  • Service Code - 2F1FB1
  • County Code – 39
  • District Code - 3560
  • Contributor Case Number - 393560
• Attend the scheduled appointment time and get fingerprinted.
• You must bring the following item to your fingerprinting appointment: Photo ID (Foreign passports will no longer be accepted as proof of identification)

1. Apply Online for your Substitute Certificate at

• Please choose:

Category: Credential
Type: Substitute
Title: Instructional Substitute
Please note:

• Once you receive your criminal history report, you will need to upload this to your NJEdCert Portal
• You will also need to request that your university/college or clearinghouse email your transcripts to [email protected]. The State of New Jersey requires 30 college credits to substitute.

1. You will need documentation of a negative Mantoux test. Your doctor or pharmacy can provide this.
2. Make an Appointment with Stacey Kinum at the New Providence BOE: [email protected] or 908-464-9050 ext. 4224

• Bring the Following Items with you to your Appointment with Amanda Srey

1. Social Security Card
2. Valid NJ Driver's License
3. Valid Passport, if you have one

Finally, after the paperwork and certification process is complete, you will be interviewed, trained, board-approved, and ready to start subbing!