Jefferson Township · Employment

Jobs & Employment Guide

Jefferson's employment base combines municipal government, public schools, library and recreation jobs with retail, restaurants, marinas, healthcare, trades and professional services. The Route 15 / I-80 and Route 23 corridors also connect residents to larger employment centers outside the township.

This page emphasizes positions verifiable as open on official employer sites as of August 29, 2026.

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Current Hiring Snapshot — August 29, 2026

Jefferson Township

Municipal Court Administrator — Full Time

Current municipal court career opportunity in the Morris/Sussex vicinage.

Posted: August 18, 2026
Closing: Open until filled
Open Until Filled
Jefferson Township Public Library

Youth Services Librarian — Part Time

Part-time library position supporting youth services and programming.

Posted: March 17, 2026
Closing: Open until filled
Open Until Filled
Jefferson Township Public Schools

Teacher — Preschool (Anticipated)

Tenure-track preschool teaching position at White Rock Elementary School.

Salary guide: $60,260–$108,364
Available: September 1, 2026
Closing: August 30, 2026
Closes Aug. 30
Jefferson Township Public Schools

Special Education Teacher — Leave Replacement

Intermediate School leave-replacement assignment scheduled for October 13, 2026 through March 12, 2027.

Pay: $301.30/day
Closing: August 30, 2026
Closes Aug. 30
Jefferson Township Public Schools

Preschool Aide — Part Time

Multiple district positions, up to 29 hours per week.

Pay: $26.21–$27.30/hour
Closing: Until filled
Multiple Openings
Jefferson Township Public Schools

Additional School Openings

The live district board lists 18 openings across teaching, athletics/activities, substitutes and support roles as of August 29.

Action: Check the live board because deadlines vary.
18 Current Openings
Morris County

County Government Opportunities

The County's official portal lists 21 current openings across clerical, planning, IT, social services, emergency services and other departments.

Example: Clerk 1 — Juvenile Facilities closes September 1, 2026.
21 County Openings
Deadlines move quickly. A posting marked “until filled” can close at any time. Always verify the live official posting before applying or sending personal information.

Jefferson Township Employment

The Township's official job board currently shows two open positions: Municipal Court Administrator and Youth Services Librarian. Future municipal roles can include administration, finance, public works, recreation, court, code enforcement, health, police support and other local-government functions.

Township Job Opportunities

Jefferson Township Public Schools

The school district is one of Jefferson's largest local employers. Current postings span professional and support roles, and the live Frontline board reported 18 openings on August 29, 2026.

TeachingPreschool, elementary, intermediate and high-school positions appear as vacancies arise.
Special EducationTeachers and aides are recurring needs, with current 2026 postings in both categories.
Support StaffPreschool aides and other student-support positions can offer part-time entry points into school employment.
Athletics & ActivitiesCoaching and extracurricular assignments are posted separately with season-specific timing.
SubstitutesSubstitute teachers and other substitute support roles are useful flexible pathways into district work.
Benefits / CertificationPublic-school postings specify certification, residency, schedule and benefit requirements individually.
Current Jefferson School Jobs

Local Employment Sectors

Retail & Customer ServiceRoute 15 and Berkshire Valley businesses support cashiers, sales associates, managers, stock, customer service and administrative roles.
Restaurants & HospitalityLakefront restaurants, diners, pizza shops and seasonal food businesses hire kitchen, service, bar and management staff.
Marine & Lake RecreationMarinas, boat-service businesses and lake recreation create technical, customer-service and seasonal roles that are distinctive to Jefferson.
Home Services & Skilled TradesHVAC, construction, landscaping, auto repair, building supply and property maintenance are important local sectors.
Healthcare & Personal ServicesDental, wellness, childcare, salon and community-service employers add professional and support opportunities.
RecreationCamp Jefferson and seasonal municipal recreation programs can create summer or part-time employment.

Morris County Government Jobs

Morris County's official jobs portal listed 21 openings in late August 2026, including clerical, planning, information technology, human services, emergency medical services and 911/public-safety communications roles.

Morris County Jobs

NJ TRANSIT & Regional Commuting

Jefferson does not have a passenger rail station inside the township, but regional commuting remains practical for many residents. Route 15 connects toward I-80 and the Dover/Mount Arlington area, while Route 23 serves northern employment corridors.

NJ TRANSIT CareersThe agency recruits in rail, bus, police, corporate operations and skilled trades.
Nearby RailDepending on neighborhood and destination, commuters may use Mount Arlington, Dover or other stations.
Rockaway / Dover CorridorI-80/Route 15 adds retail, healthcare, logistics, service and professional employment outside Jefferson.
Route 23 CorridorNewfoundland/Oak Ridge residents may also look north and east toward West Milford, Butler, Wayne and surrounding employment centers.
NJ TRANSIT Careers

Free Career Help

The Morris One-Stop Career Center at 13 Emery Avenue, Randolph provides free job-search, resume, interviewing, training and re-employment assistance. The center also offers specialized services for veterans, mature workers, individuals with disabilities and youth.

Morris One-Stop: 862-397-5600 · Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
New Jersey One-Stop Career Centers

Build a Stronger Job Search

Use Official Job BoardsMunicipal, school, county and public-agency positions should be verified at the employer's own site.
Track Closing DatesPublic positions can have firm deadlines even when the listing appears in search results afterward.
Tailor Your ResumeMatch required skills, licenses and certifications to the posting.
Check Local Employers DirectlySmall restaurants, marinas, contractors and service businesses may recruit without a large online HR system.
Expand the RadiusUse Route 15, Route 23 and I-80 to broaden the search beyond Jefferson.
Verify RecruitersNever provide sensitive identity or banking information until the employer and job are confirmed.

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