Educator Jobs in New Jersey

Educator jobs in New Jersey are concentrated across K-12 public school districts, higher education institutions, and early childhood programs, with steady demand from entry-level classroom aides through experienced curriculum specialists and department chairs. The busiest hiring markets are Newark, Trenton, and Jersey City, where large employers such as Newark Public Schools, Rutgers University, and Kean University maintain consistent openings. Special education, STEM instruction, and bilingual education are the most in-demand specializations statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles100
Top employerlululemon
Top cityCamden, NJ
Cities hiring68
Work type82% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Seasonal Part-Time Educator | The Promenade at Sagemore
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Seasonal Part-Time Educator | The Promenade at Sagemore
lululemon
Marlton, New Jersey
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$19 - $21.86/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Part Time Substitute Educator - Mt. Olive School District
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Part Time Substitute Educator - Mt. Olive School District
Right at School
Budd Lake, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$17 - $20/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Staff Educator RN PD
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Staff Educator RN PD
Hackensack Meridian Health
Woodland Park, New Jersey
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Master's degree

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Health Educator II, Oncology Services
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Health Educator II, Oncology Services
University Hospital, Newark NJ
Newark, New Jersey
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$66k - $95k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Health Educator
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Health Educator
Camden Area Health Education Center, Inc.
Camden, New Jersey
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$23 - $25/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree

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Educator Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Camden
7 jobs
Morristown
5 jobs
Mendham
3 jobs
Somerset
3 jobs
Princeton
3 jobs
Avalon
2 jobs
Berlin
2 jobs
Newark
2 jobs
Emerson
2 jobs

Educator Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • lululemon16
  • Right at School15
  • RWJBarnabas Health7
  • Atlantic Health6
  • Cooper Norcross Health5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in educator jobs across New Jersey.

  • Active New Jersey teaching certificate issued by the NJ Department of Education
  • Bachelor's degree in education or a subject-area field relevant to the grade level
  • Demonstrated classroom or instructional experience at the appropriate grade band
  • Proficiency with student information systems and digital learning platforms
  • Strong understanding of New Jersey Student Learning Standards and curriculum alignment
  • Ability to collaborate with parents, administrators, and support staff effectively

Educator Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a educator in New Jersey?

You become an educator in New Jersey by earning a bachelor's degree and completing a state-approved educator preparation program, then applying for a New Jersey teaching certificate through the New Jersey Department of Education. Most candidates must pass the Praxis series of exams required for their endorsement area. The department issues standard, provisional, and emergency certificates depending on your preparation level, and all certificates must be renewed on a schedule set by the state.

Which companies hire educators in New Jersey?

Employers hiring educators in New Jersey right now include lululemon, Right at School, and RWJBarnabas Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of public school districts, community colleges, and private universities means openings are distributed broadly across the state rather than clustered with a single dominant employer.

Which New Jersey cities have the most educator jobs?

Camden, Morristown, and Mendham have the most educator openings in New Jersey. Newark and Jersey City lead because of their large urban public school districts and proximity to research universities, while Trenton reflects both state government administrative roles in education and its own city district, pulling in candidates from across Mercer County.

Are there remote educator jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, but they're rare. About 18% of educator openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on classroom instruction requires physical presence the majority of the time. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are curriculum development specialists, instructional coaches, and corporate or online learning designers rather than traditional classroom teachers.

How can I get hired as a educator in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a substitute teaching position through a local district, which gives you documented classroom hours and a direct line to full-time openings. Newark Public Schools and several Camden County districts run structured residency and mentored first-year programs for newly certified teachers. Completing a New Jersey paraprofessional or teacher aide role in any district also builds the transcript that moves a candidate from provisional to full consideration, and holding a provisional New Jersey certificate while finishing your preparation program is a recognized pathway that most larger districts accept.

Where can I find and apply to educator jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to educator jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from districts, universities, and educational organizations across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your certification area and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that fit.

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