Governor Mikie Sherrill • Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell

Preschool Through Grade 3

Endorsement Code: 1013

Note: Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice. All credits must appear on an accredited two- or four-year college or university transcript.

This endorsement authorizes the holder to:

  • Teach preschool through grade three in public schools and to teach public school students in approved settings providing early childhood education
  • Teach language arts literacy, mathematics, science, computer and information literacy, and social studies full-time, integrating educational technology where appropriate in preschool through grade three
  • Teach world languages full-time in preschool through grade three, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-10.5
  • Teach all remaining subjects in preschool through grade three no more than one-half of the daily instructional assignment

Subject Matter Preparation

Credit Requirements

A liberal arts, science, dual-content, or interdisciplinary academic major or a minimum of 60 semester-hour liberal arts credits.  “Liberal arts major” means any college major including, but not limited to, philosophy, history, literature, sociology, world language, mathematics, science, or engineering that is intended primarily to provide general knowledge and to develop an individual’s general intellectual capacities to reason and evaluate, as opposed to professional or vocational skills.
The final determination as to which courses will be counted towards the subject matter is based on content standards found in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.


Courses in pedagogy or education are not acceptable.

Professional Teacher Preparation Requirements

Certificate of Eligibility

During the Provisional Teacher Process, candidates must complete a Teacher of Preschool Through Grade 3 educator preparation program offered by an approved Certificate of Eligibility Program Provider.

Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing and Standard Certificate

Candidates must complete an approved Teacher of Preschool Through Grade 3 educator preparation program prior to application.

Candidate Requirements