2026–2027 school year · Monday–Friday · 8:30 AM–3:00 PM · $21.15/hour.
Northvale Public School · 441 Tappan Road · Northvale, NJ 07647.
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Northvale Jobs & Employment
Northvale's employment base is broader than its residential size suggests. The borough combines public schools and municipal work with manufacturing, pharmaceutical and optical employers, healthcare offices, retail, food service, automotive businesses, construction and professional services.
This page separates specific verified openings from broader employer sectors. NJTGO does not label a private employer as hiring unless a current posting can be supported.
Current snapshot — September 4, 2026: Specific openings shown below were supported by current official public sources during this review. Hiring changes quickly; always confirm that a job remains open before applying.
Current verified and recently posted opportunities
The district is accepting certified substitute teachers. A current New Jersey instructional substitute certification and New Jersey residency are required.
Official Employment PageThe district lists substitute-nurse opportunities requiring a current RN license and current Bergen County Substitute RN Certificate.
Official Employment PageNorthvale's August 12, 2026 Mayor & Council highlights state that the Recreation Director resigned and that the job had been posted to the Borough website. Because municipal postings can close quickly, verify current availability directly with the Borough.
Northvale BoroughDivision of Senior Services · Department of Human Services. The County job board lists this opportunity as posted August 28, 2026.
County Job BoardSuperintendent of Elections. The County employment board lists this opportunity as posted August 27, 2026.
County Job BoardDo not rely on this page as the final application source. Public agencies can revise requirements, deadlines, compensation or vacancy status after NJTGO's review. Open the official posting before submitting an application.
School employment
Northvale's Pre-K–8 district is one of the borough's most important public employers, with teaching, aides, substitutes, nursing, child-study, administrative, custodial and support roles depending on current need.
EmploymentNorthvale students attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan. The regional district employs teachers, paraprofessionals, technology staff, operations/maintenance employees, administrators, coaches and substitute teachers.
Employment OpportunitiesNorthern Valley maintains a substitute-applicant process. Its public information lists a high-school substitute-teacher rate of $125 per day, subject to current district terms.
Substitute InformationBorough & public-service employment
Northvale's municipal workforce includes administration, police, public works, construction/code functions, tax and finance, senior services, recreation, library work, crossing guards and seasonal/part-time positions.
Clerk/administration, finance, court, tax, construction and code-enforcement roles may be filled through municipal appointments or postings.
Northvale's 2026 salary ordinance includes full-time DPW positions as well as part-time/seasonal worker classifications.
The municipal salary schedule includes library assistants/pages, library custodial work, senior-center staff and senior van-driver classifications.
The 2026 general salary ordinance lists school crossing guards at $25.06 per hour. This establishes the municipal rate but does not by itself mean a vacancy is currently open.
The Recreation Director role became a recent hiring focus after the August 2026 resignation noted by Mayor & Council.
Northvale also relies on volunteer fire and ambulance participation. Volunteer service is distinct from regular paid employment and may carry separate eligibility requirements.
Northvale's local employment sectors
These are important local employer categories, not claims that every named employer is currently hiring. Check the employer directly or use a current job board for live openings.
Northvale has a meaningful industrial base around Pegasus Avenue, Legrand Avenue, Ludlow Avenue and Industrial Parkway, supporting production, assembly, engineering, quality, warehouse, maintenance and administrative work.
Pharmaceutical and medical-product operations create potential roles in manufacturing, quality, packaging, laboratory support, engineering, regulatory and office functions.
Optical manufacturing and technical businesses add engineering, machining, inspection, production and specialized technical occupations to the local mix.
Livingston Street's shopping centers and supermarkets support cashier, stock, department, pharmacy, customer-service, management and facilities positions.
Northvale has medical, dental, therapy, chiropractic and other healthcare offices that may employ clinical, front-desk, billing and administrative staff.
The borough's restaurants, cafés, pizzerias and food-service businesses create kitchen, counter, server, delivery and management work. Current dining businesses are maintained on the Food & Drink page.
Electrical, plumbing/HVAC, roofing, landscaping, contracting and other local trades create skilled and entry-level opportunities.
Repair, body, parts, fuel and automotive-service businesses provide technician, service, parts and customer-facing jobs.
Accounting, insurance, finance, real estate and office-based businesses add administrative and professional opportunities.
Bergen County employment
Bergen County government is a major regional public employer and is relevant to Northvale residents even when the worksite is elsewhere in the county. The County's current board includes opportunities across health, human services, courts, public works, elections and parks.
Division of Environmental Health · posted August 28, 2026.
Division of Senior Services · posted August 28, 2026.
Central Municipal Court · currently displayed on the County employment board.
Superintendent of Elections · posted August 27, 2026.
Division of Alternatives to Domestic Violence · posted August 17, 2026.
The County board also contains maintenance, human-services, animal-services and other positions. Review the live board for the current list.
Career & workforce resources
Bergen County Job CenterJob-search assistance, training and workforce services for job seekers and employers. Phone: 201-329-9600.
NJ Department of Labor Career ServicesState career services, job-search support, training and reemployment resources.
Bergen County Job BoardCurrent County government openings and public-sector application information.
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- Confirm the deadline and whether applications are still accepted.
- Match your resume to the actual qualifications and duties.
- For school jobs, verify certification or substitute-credential requirements.
- For public employment, follow the required application format exactly.
- Check whether a role is full-time, part-time, seasonal, per diem or substitute.
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Current NJTGO employer placements
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Employment Advertising Contact NJTGOHiring information is time-sensitive. NJTGO reviewed public employment sources on September 4, 2026, but employers can close, extend, revise or fill positions without notice. Always verify status, qualifications, compensation and application instructions before applying.