2026-2027: Substitute Teachers

Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WHIN Music Community Charter School in New York seeks a substitute teacher to join a vibrant, music-centered learning community. You will foster an inclusive classroom culture, differentiate instruction, and help students stay engaged in rigorous academic and creative work.

Located in Washington Heights, WHIN partners with families to support every student’s growth, using project-based and hands-on learning centered on collaboration, character, and curiosity.

Qualifications

• Urban elementary teaching experience.
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families.
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment.
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school.
• A sense of humor and kindness towards colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, engaging, inclusive classroom culture for elementary and/or middle school grades.
• Differentiate instruction to meet learners' needs.
• Prepare students to be college and career ready as measured by benchmark assessments.
• Develop, modify, and implement curriculum and assessments for students with diverse learning needs.
• Drive academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner's unique needs.
• Contribute to the Child Study Team assessments of student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement an effective curriculum.
• Inspire students and fellow staff to perform at their highest potential.
• Develop and maintain strong and professional relationships with WHIN families.
• Uphold all school policies within the classroom.
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours.
• Attend and participate in all school/parent meetings.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events.
• Receive and implement feedback from school leaders and other staff.
• Participate with enthusiasm in all school wide professional development

Skills

Urban elementary teaching

Raising achievement levels

Commitment to all students

Startup environment

Team collaboration

Job description

Why WHIN?

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners' needs first.

Our Mission

To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally. We believe…

• that all children deserve a high quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character
• that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners
• that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy

We are looking for staff who are…

• looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
• excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
• interested in learning about being an educator

In action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners' potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students' character and personal growth. With music at its core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.

WHIN is currently seeking a substitute teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day.

Specifically, the teacher is responsible for

• Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn for elementary and/or middle school grades
• Differentiating instruction to meet learners' needs
• Preparing students to be college and career ready as measured by benchmark assessments
• Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with diverse learning needs
• Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner's unique needs
• Contributing to the Child Study Team assessments of student needs
• Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective curriculum
• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at their highest potential
• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
• Uphold all school policies within the classroom
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Attend and participate in all school/parent meetings
• Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
• Receive and implement feedback from school leaders and other staff
• Participate with enthusiasm in all school wide professional development

Qualifications for the teacher are

• Urban elementary teaching experience
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Teaching experience and/or certifications preferred
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

Compensation and Benefits

WHIN offers a competitive salary, determined through an equity-focused approach that considers an individual's skills, education, and relevant experience. Our teacher pay scale is available for viewing here.

EEO Policy

WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.