Adaptive K–5 Substitute Teacher for Inclusive Classrooms

IDEAL School of Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

401(k) program with employer match (if

Job summary

IDEAL School of Manhattan in New York, NY seeks a Lower School Substitute Teacher to cover for absent staff and ensure continuous learning across grades K–5. The role involves adapting to different classrooms, delivering prepared curricula, and maintaining routines in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

The substitute will rotate across lower school classrooms, support differentiated instruction, and assist faculty with material preparation and small-group activities, reporting to the Lower

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in General Education, Special Education or similar field.
• Experience leading whole class instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assume instructional and supervisory responsibility for a classroom during a teacher's absence, professional development, or administrative meetings.
• Deliver prepared curricula, assignments, and activities with high fidelity, ensuring academic standards are met in the regular teacher's absence.
• Swiftly assess and adopt the established behavior management systems, daily routines, and cultural norms of whichever classroom is being covered.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers on non-coverage days to support lesson delivery, focusing on student engagement and providing individual scaffolding.
• Assist grade-level teams with preparing physical and digital learning materials, grading formative assignments, and setting up laboratory or art stations.
• Execute assigned duties during non-instructional blocks, including morning arrival, recess, lunch segments, and afternoon dismissal.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in General Education, Special Education or similar field.

Job description

IDEAL School of Manhattan in New York, NY seeks a Lower School Substitute Teacher to cover for absent staff and ensure continuous learning across grades K–5. The role involves adapting to different classrooms, delivering prepared curricula, and maintaining routines in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

The substitute will rotate across lower school classrooms, support differentiated instruction, and assist faculty with material preparation and small-group activities, reporting to the Lower