Welcome to the River Vale Public Schools Employment Opportunities for the 2025-2026 School Year!

Thank you for your interest in joining the River Vale Public Schools team! We are a community of dedicated educators, support staff and leaders committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving educational environment for all students.

At the River Vale Public Schools, we believe that our staff are our greatest strength. We are "Committed to Excellence"! Whether you're a teacher, administrator, counselor, or part of our operations and support staff, every roll contributes to our mission of empowering students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

We offer a collaborative and supportive work culture, ongoing professional development, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. If you are passionate about education and eager to help share the future, we invite you to explore our current openings and become a part of our vibrant and growing district.

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We’re looking for dedicated substitute school nurses and custodial staff to support our schools when it matters most. These flexible opportunities let you step in as needed to keep students healthy, safe, and learning in a clean, well-cared-for environment.

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The River Vale Public Schools utilizes ESS to manage our substitute teacher and paraprofessional program. ESS is an educational staffing agency dedicated to providing qualified, trained and certified substitute professionals to over 60 school districts in New Jersey.

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New Jersey First Act:

P.L. 201 1, c. 70 (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7) - "New Jersey First Act" Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action