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Dover Public Schools

Summer Substitute - 2026

Dover, NJ · On-site

$42/hr

UNTIL FILLED Dover Public School is accepting applications for Summer Substitute Summer Substitute for the Elementary, Middle School, High School, and ESY Summer Programs Dates of Program June 29 ...

Dover Public Schools

Summer Substitute - 2026

Dover, NJ · On-site

$42/hr

Dover Public School is accepting applications for Summer Substitute Summer Substitute for the Elementary, Middle School, High School, and ESY Summer Programs Dates of Program June 29, 2026 July 30 ...

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Summer Substitute - 2026

Dover Public Schools

Dover, NJ • On-site

$42/hr

Temporary

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Summer Programs/Summer Program Positions
Date Posted:
3/10/2026
Location:
District
Date Available:
06/29/2026
Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
Dover Public School is accepting applications for Summer Substitute
Summer Substitute for the Elementary, Middle School,
High School, and ESY Summer Programs
Dates of Program
June 29, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Compensation
$42 per hour
An NJDOE Instructional Certificate or NJDOE Substitute Certificate
Applications are being accepted online via Applitrack until the positions are filled.
https://www.applitrack.com/dover/onlineapp/
Dover Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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