Engaging Substitute Teacher - Inspire Learning Across Grades

Accisnet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Portledge School seeks per diem, daily substitute teachers to provide classroom instruction and supervision when regular teachers are absent. The substitute follows the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher, keeps a safe and orderly learning environment, and ensures that students' learning continues without interruption.

Assignments may cover any grade level or subject area and are accepted on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications

• BA Degree minimum.
• Teaching certification preferred.
• Prior experience with school-age children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, or childcare.
• Superb written and oral communication as well as organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with classroom technology (interactive boards, Google Classroom, or similar).
• Uphold all School policies, including the dress code, and address violations accordingly.
• Commitment to Portledge pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, Respect.
• Flexibility to accept assignments across grade levels and subjects, often on short notice.
• Sound judgment, patience, and professionalism.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Review and carry out the lesson plans, assignments, and routines left by the classroom teacher, adapting delivery as needed to keep students engaged.
• Take accurate attendance for each class period and report absences or tardiness according to established procedures.
• Maintain classroom management and a respectful, positive learning environment consistent with the school's code of conduct.
• Supervise students at all times, including during transitions, lunch, recess, hallway, bus, or other duties assigned in the absent teacher's schedule.
• Follow all emergency procedures, including fire drills, lockdowns, and evacuation plans.
• Follow individualized education programs (IEPs), 504 plans, and health or allergy accommodations as directed.
• Leave a written summary for the regular teacher describing lessons completed, student behavior, attendance issues, and anything requiring follow-up.
• Refer student discipline, health concerns, or safety issues to the appropriate administrator, nurse, or counselor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Reliability

Punctuality

Patience

Flexibility

Education

BA Degree

Teaching certification

Tools

Google Classroom

Interactive boards

Job description

Portledge School seeks per diem, daily substitute teachers to provide classroom instruction and supervision when regular teachers are absent. The substitute follows the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher, keeps a safe and orderly learning environment, and ensures that students' learning continues without interruption.

Assignments may cover any grade level or subject area and are accepted on a day-to-day basis.