Teacher Jobs in NJ
Find teaching jobs in New Jersey state facilities. View positions for correctional education, special education, and institutional teaching roles.
Category: Education & Culture
State teachers work in correctional facilities, developmental centers, and other institutional settings providing academic and vocational education.
Typical Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education or subject area
- NJ teaching certification
- Special education certification often preferred
- Experience with adult learners beneficial
Career Progression
- Teacher
- → Senior Teacher
- → Head Teacher
- → Education Program Specialist
- → Supervising Education Specialist
Available Teacher positions in New Jersey
New Jersey civil service has 73 teacher titles, paying from $53,282 at entry level to $111,856 at the top step. The 40 highest-paying are below; see all in search.
Which employers actually hire teacher titles
State payroll records show 1,739 people in these titles across 8 state agencies, concentrated at Department of Corrections. This is where the work exists today, not a list of current openings.
- Department of Corrections — 1,218 employees
- Department of Human Services — 141 employees
- Juvenile Justice Commission — 134 employees
- Department of Health — 127 employees
- Department of Children and Families — 100 employees
- Military Affairs — 10 employees
- Department of Education — 5 employees
- Veterans Affairs — 4 employees
Local employers file their payroll separately and are not counted here, so county, municipal and school-district jobs in these titles are additional to the figures above.
About NJ Civil Service Employment
Civil service employment in New Jersey comes with negotiated salary schedules, health coverage, PERS or PFRS pension enrollment, and the due-process protections that come with merit-based hiring. Most titles are filled from a ranked eligibility list after a competitive exam, and each job family has its own promotional ladder.
You will find openings for these titles at state departments as well as county, municipal, and school-district employers. The classification rules and job specifications are shared statewide, regardless of which level of government is hiring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a Teacher in New Jersey?
To work as a teacher in NJ civil service, you typically need to: Bachelor's degree in education or subject area; NJ teaching certification; Special education certification often preferred. Most positions require passing a civil service examination and placement on an eligibility list.
What is the salary range for Teacher positions?
Teacher salaries in NJ civil service range from $53,282 at entry level to $111,856 for senior positions. Actual salary depends on the specific title, experience, and step level.
Are Teacher positions available at state and local level?
Availability varies by position. Use the job listings below to see jurisdiction-specific opportunities.
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