Job Opportunities

HOPATCONG BOARD OF EDUCATION
An Equal Opportunity Employer


Thank you for your interest in the Hopatcong Borough School District. All vacancies in our school district are posted below. Please be advised that we do not keep resumes on file. We will consider applicants for current posted vacancies only. Thank you and best wishes in your pursuit of educational opportunities.

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, which went into effect on June 1, 2025, requires employers to disclose pay ranges in job postings and make reasonable efforts to inform current employees about promotional opportunities. This transparency law applies to employers who have at least 10 employees and who do business or take applications for employment in New Jersey. This page provides information on compensation and benefits for each employee group within our district, ensuring transparency and compliance with the Act.

Please send all letters of interest and resumes to:

hr@hopatcongschools.org

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Human Resources
Hopatcong Borough Schools
PO Box 1029
Hopatcong, NJ 07843

Posted July 17, 2025
Position Interim Marching Band Director
Available Immediately - When Filled
Job Benefits Must having a teaching certificate or a substitute certificate. 


Pay Scale: Stipends vary based on experience and extra pay/extra duty guide.

👉 For more details: HEA Extra Pay/Extra Duty Guide

Closing Date When Filled
Posted July 15, 2025
Position High School Bowling Coach
Available September 1, 2025
Job Requirements Must having a teaching certificate or a substitute certificate. 


Pay Scale: Stipends vary based on experience and extra pay/extra duty guide.

👉 For more details: HEA Extra Pay/Extra Duty Guide

Job Benefits Advisors are not eligible for district-provided benefits unless employed in another benefits-eligible role.
Applicant Requirements Email Stephanie Martinez to apply smartinez@hopatcongschools.org
Closing Date When Filled
Posted July 15, 2025
Position Full Time Custodian
Available Immediately - When Filled
Job Description Hours: 3:00pm-11:30pm
This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of
building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a
well-established procedure, and maintenance tasks are performed according to specific instructions.
Job Requirements Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment
Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks
Ability to work independently, efficiently with minimal supervision
Ability to get along well with others
Thoroughness and Dependability
Physical condition appropriate with the demands of the position
Job Benefits
  • $45,740-$65,055
    • All full-time and part-time custodial/maintenance employees shall be required to secure a black seal boilers license within 18 months of employment. If custodial/maintenance staff does not hold a black seal license $400 will be deducted from their annual salary.
    • New custodial/maintenance employees will have uniforms ordered for them after three months of service in the school system and receive them as soon as possible.
  • Benefits Overview:
    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44 for full-time custodial/maintenance staff.
    • NJ State Pension administered by the Division of Pensions and Benefits (DCRP or PERS based on membership requirements).
    • Optional 403(b) and 457(b).
    • Optional AFLAC and Prudential Disability Plans.
    • Optional Pre-Tax Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Accounts.
    • Paid leave: 
      • 12 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually.
      • After completion of one (1) year of continuous employment, custodial/maintenance employees receive two weeks vacation with pay. Vacation time increases after the fifth year of employment. See page 10 of the HEA Support Staff contract below for more information.

👉 For more details: View School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP)
        2023-2027 HEA Support Staff Contract

Applicant Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent- preferred
Basic communications skills of speaking, writing, reading English language
1 year of custodial experience
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Must be able to pass a background check
Black Seal License- preferred but not required
Closing Date When Filled
Posted July 10, 2025
Position Preschool Expansion Nurse Hours
Available Immediately - When Filled
Job Description $40/hour up to 30 hours total to complete Preschool registration paperwork.
Funding by the Preschool Expansion Grant
Job Benefits
Not eligible for district-provided benefits unless employed in another benefits-eligible role.
Applicant Requirements Email bhuling@hopatcongschools.org to apply
Closing Date When Filled
Posted July 10, 2025
Position Head Nurse Stipend
Available September 1, 2025
Job Description $2,500 stipend for the school year
Job Benefits
Not eligible for district-provided benefits unless employed in another benefits-eligible role.
Applicant Requirements Email bhuling@hopatcongschools.org to apply
Closing Date When Filled
Posted June 30, 2025
Position Secondary Mathematics Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year
Available September 1, 2025
Job Description Full-time, Tenure Track Position
Job Requirements Email resume and all NJ Certifications to hr@hopatcongschools.org
Job Benefits
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44.
  • Optional 403(b)
  • Paid leave: 10 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually.

Pay Scale: View the HEA salary guide and longevity information at this link.
$69,560 - $109,510

2023-2027 HEA Contract
Applicant Requirements Must hold appropriate New Jersey Certification for Secondary Mathematics
CEAS or Standard certifications preferred
Closing Date When Filled
Posted June 24, 2025
Position Paraprofessionals starting the 2025-2026 school year.
Available September 1, 2025
Job Description Pay: $16.73
*Plus $1.00 per hour for those paraprofessionals whose job responsibilities merit differential compensation related to extraordinary duties such as lifting, restraining, toileting or assistance in other personal hygiene.
*Plus $2.00 per hour for those paraprofessionals who hold a teaching license or substitute teacher certificate.
Job Benefits
  • Paraprofessionals are part-time employees who are not eligible for health benefits.
  • NJ State Pension administered by the Division of Pensions and Benefits (DCRP or PERS based on membership requirements).
  • Optional 403(b) and 457(b).
  • Optional AFLAC and Prudential Disability Plans
  • Paid leave: 10 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually.

👉 For more details: 2023-2027 HEA Support Staff Contract
        View State Health Benefits Program 
Applicant Requirements Email hr@hopatcongschools.org to apply
Closing Date When Filled
Posted June 17, 2025
Position Anticipated Middle School & High School Band and Instrumental Music Teacher
Available September 1, 2025
Job Description Pay Scale: View the HEA salary guide and longevity information at this link.
$69,560 - $109,510
Job Requirements
Email resume and all NJ Certifications to hr@hopatcongschools.org
Job Benefits
  • Benefits Overview:
    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance in accordance with Chapter 78 and Chapter 44 for full-time licensed staff.
    • NJ State Pension administered by the Division of Pensions and Benefits (TPAF or PERS based on certification).
    • Optional 403(b) and 457(b).
    • Optional AFLAC and Prudential Disability Plans.
    • Optional Pre-Tax Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Accounts
    • Paid leave: 10 sick days, 4 personal days accrued annually.

👉 For more details: View School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP)
        2023-2027 HEA Contract

Closing Date When Filled
Posted June 17, 2025
Position Anticipated Marching Band & Assistant Marching Band Directors
Available Immediately - When Filled
Job Description
Must having a teaching certificate or a substitute certificate. 


Pay Scale: Stipends vary based on experience and extra pay/extra duty guide.

👉 For more details: HEA Extra Pay/Extra Duty Guide

Job Benefits
Not eligible for district-provided benefits unless employed in another benefits-eligible role.
Closing Date When Filled
Posted June 13, 2025
Position Summer Curriculum Writing 

Course/Subject

Number of Hours

Math 4

15

Math 5

15

PE 2

15

PE 3

15

Social Studies K

15

Social Studies 1

15

Social Studies 2

15

Social Studies 3

15

Social Studies 4

15

Social Studies 5

15

Social Studies 6

15

Social Studies 7

15

 

Available Immediately - When Filled
Job Description *Rate of Pay $35/hour
15 Hours - Full Year
8 Hours - Half Year Course
4 Hours Marking Period Course
Job Requirements All individuals are required to attend a 1.5 hour virtual training session in addition to the curriculum writing hours stated in order to be eligible to write curriculum.
Job Benefits Not eligible for district-provided benefits unless employed in another benefits-eligible role.
Applicant Requirements Email Matt Robinson to apply mrobinson@hopatcongschools.org
Closing Date When Filled
Posted May 28, 2025
Position Substitute Custodians
Available Immediately - When Filled
Job Description
This is a substitute position and only necessary on an as needed basis, a great opportunity for someone seeking a secondary/extra income.
This position requires a wide variety of routine cleaning duties at campus buildings which includes, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, vacuum cleaning, dusting, and complete bathroom cleaning of all school buildings and any other custodial tasks assigned by the Facilities Manager.
This position may also include clearing of snow and ice from entranceways, walkways, steps, and various outdoor campus spaces as needed during winter months.
Job Requirements
Must have experience and working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
Must be physically able to lift heavy objects (at least 25 lbs), walk & stand for long periods of time
Candidates must be fingerprinted for a background check
Proficiency in English (strongly preferred).
Job Benefits
  • Pay: NJ Minimum Wage $15.49/hour.
  • Benefits Eligibility:
    • Substitute custodians are not eligible for benefits.
Applicant Requirements Email Greg Smyth to apply at gsmyth@hopatcongschools.org
Closing Date When Filled
Posted May 5, 2025
Position Substitute School Nurses
Available Immediately - When Filled
Job Description
  • Pay: $210/day
Job Requirements Valid New Jersey Registered Nursing License; Standard School Nurse Certificate or Substitute Nurse Certificate required
Job Benefits
    • Substitute nurses are not eligible for benefits unless they are a long term substitute placed on guide.
Closing Date When Filled
Posted January 1, 2025
Position Substitute Teachers
Available Immediately - When Filled
Job Description
  • Pay: $110/day
Job Requirements To obtain a substitute certificate apply here: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/substitutes/index.shtml
Job Benefits
  • Substitute teachers are not eligible for benefits unless they are a long term substitute placed on guide.
Closing Date When Filled
Posted January 1, 2025
Position Substitute Paraprofessionals
Available Immediately - When Filled
Job Description
  • Pay: NJ Minimum Wage $15.49/hour.
Job Requirements
  • Substitute paraprofessionals are not eligible for benefits.
Applicant Requirements For more information please contact Tammy Miller at tmiller@hopatcongschools.org
Closing Date When Filled

 

Please send all letters of interest and resumes to:

hr@hopatcongschools.org

- or -

Human Resources
Hopatcong Borough Schools
PO Box 1029
Hopatcong, NJ 07843

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