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Dickson County Schools

Interim PE Teacher

Charlotte, TN · On-site

$42K - $54K/yr

Assigned Campus Employment: 200 Day Contract, [Teacher Salary Scale] Calendar: 10 Months / 200 Days Salary Grade : Degree / Years (Certified Scale) Date Revised: 07/2024 Qualifications: Valid ...

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Infographic showing various Contract Teacher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,698 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Maxson Saturday Academy - Internal Candidates Only

Plainfield School District

Plainfield, NJ • On-site

$48/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

2026-2027 Maxson Saturday Programs MAXSON STAFF ONLY

  • Days: Saturday
  • Time: TBD
  • Rate: Per PEA Contract Teacher $48.00/per hour; Teacher Assistants $40.71/per hour
  • October/November through April/May

We are seeking a dedicated After-School Instructor to support students in academic growth through small group . This position runs from October November through April/May, with sessions held on Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide academic support in core subject areas.
  • Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce classroom learning.
  • Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
  • Document student progress in district systems such as Intervention Manager.
  • Collaborate with school staff to align tutoring goals with classroom instruction.
  • Maintain a positive, encouraging, and respectful learning environment.

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with school-age children preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with educational technology and district data systems is a plus


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