2026-27 Middle & Upper School Substitute Teacher (Ongoing / Pool)

athenian; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Athenian School in Danville, CA seeks adaptable Substitute Teachers to provide high-quality classroom instruction across grades 6–12 on an as-needed basis.

The ideal candidate brings strong classroom management, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners, with a Bachelor's degree in Education and experience with middle and/or upper school students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Experience teaching Middle School (grades 6–8) and/or Upper School (grades 9–12).
• Cultural competency and ability to engage with diverse learners and families.
• Flexibility to cover core academic subjects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Instructional delivery: implement lesson plans and adapt for experiential/interdisciplinary learning.
• Classroom management: maintain a safe, inclusive, respectful environment.
• Community engagement: support school pillars and participate in campus routines.
• Collaboration & communication: work with leadership, faculty, and staff to ensure continuity of learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Subject versatility

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Position Title:

Substitute Teacher (Grades 6–12)

Reports To:

Middle School & Upper School Leadership

Status:

On-Call / As Needed

Compensation:

$45.00 per class

About The Athenian School

The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school in Danville, CA, serving students in grades 6–12. Dedicated to experiential, collaborative, and interdisciplinary learning, Athenian fosters critical thinking, reasoned discourse, and mutual respect. Our community is built on six core pillars: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service.

Position Overview

Athenian seeks adaptable, engaging Substitute Teachers to provide high-quality classroom instruction across various subject areas on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate brings strong classroom management, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Implement lesson plans provided by the primary teacher; adapt content thoughtfully to foster experiential and interdisciplinary learning.


• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment that encourages critical thinking and active student engagement.


• Community Engagement: Support Athenian’s core pillars and participate in daily community life, activities, and campus routines as needed.


• Collaboration & Communication: Work seamlessly with Middle and Upper School leadership, faculty, and administrative staff to ensure continuity of learning.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education or a related academic discipline required.


• Experience: Background teaching or working with Middle School (grades 6–8) and/or Upper School (grades 9–12) students.


• Cultural Competency: Proven ability to connect and work effectively with students, families, and colleagues across a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences.


• Subject Versatility: Flexibility to cover core academic subjects (e.g., Humanities, STEM, Languages) as assigned.

NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.