K–5 Substitute Teacher — Inclusive, Adaptive Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending program

Health reimbursement account

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Paid family leave

Professional development

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is seeking a Lower School Substitute Teacher to provide instructional continuity across Grades K–5 and cover for absent faculty. This 10-month, full-time exempt role requires flexibility to deploy across classrooms and deliver high-fidelity curricula.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Education, with experience leading whole-class instruction and a commitment to inclusive education. Master’s degree and independent school experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in General Education or Special Education or similar field.
• Experience leading whole class instruction.
• Master’s Degree in Education or similar field.
• Prior experience in an independent school.
• Minimum of three years of relevant school-based experience.
• Commitment to inclusive education and ability to inspire, nurture, and challenge students with a range of identities and learning styles.
• Strong classroom management to create a respectful, safe learning environment.
• Growth mindset and collaborative, flexible spirit.
• Willingness to nurture, challenge, and inspire across disciplines.

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.
• Maintain awareness of specific student accommodations or behavioral interventions across multiple grade cohorts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Inclusive education

Collaborative mindset

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in General Education or similar

Master’s degree in Education or similar

Job description

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is seeking a Lower School Substitute Teacher to provide instructional continuity across Grades K–5 and cover for absent faculty. This 10-month, full-time exempt role requires flexibility to deploy across classrooms and deliver high-fidelity curricula.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Education, with experience leading whole-class instruction and a commitment to inclusive education. Master’s degree and independent school experience are preferred.