K-8 Substitute Teacher – Supportive Catholic School

Academy of St. Matthias - Lanham Maryland; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle in Lanham, Maryland is hiring Substitute Teachers for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers report to the Principal and provide classroom coverage for Pre‑K through Grade 8, following lesson plans and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment.

The position is full-time and on-site with an hourly pay rate of $20. We seek dependable, enthusiastic individuals with strong communication and classroom management skills who are committed to the

Qualifications

• Understanding of appropriate teaching methods for students in the corresponding grade level
• Willingness and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Capability to organize tasks and manage time effectively in a classroom setting
• Familiarity with assistive technologies, internet and email systems, as well as word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of technology and its use in instruction to enhance student learning
• Proficiency in using various office and video equipment

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the acquisition of knowledge, development, and progress of students.
• Displays knowledge in multiple subject areas and shows a desire to become proficient in all areas of the curriculum.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards student learning, teaching methods, and personal/professional growth as a group.
• Shows a strong belief in their own abilities and takes responsibility for their students' outcomes while advocating for them.
• Efficiently operates within existing educational systems and has faith in their students' potential to succeed.
• Facilitates problem-solving activities.
• Serves as a role model for students.
• Invests in the well-being, health, and safety of learners.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and communicate various subjects, while following school procedures and protocols.

Skills

Dependable

Enthusiastic

Strong communication

Classroom management

Tools

Office software

Video equipment

Job description

The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle in Lanham, Maryland is hiring Substitute Teachers for the 2026–27 school year. Substitute teachers report to the Principal and provide classroom coverage for Pre‑K through Grade 8, following lesson plans and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment.

The position is full-time and on-site with an hourly pay rate of $20. We seek dependable, enthusiastic individuals with strong communication and classroom management skills who are committed to the