Long-Term Sub 6th Grade Teacher with Language Arts & Social Studies

Maumee Valley Country Day School; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid life insurance

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Job summary

Maumee Valley Country Day School in Toledo, Ohio, seeks a Long-Term Substitute 6th Grade Classroom Teacher with Language Arts and Social Studies specialties. Employment dates: November 23, 2026 (orientation) through March 12, 2027.

This full-time faculty position reports to the Head of Middle School and collaborates with the 6th grade team and English Department. The ideal candidate will deliver differentiated instruction, use Writing Workshop and Balanced Reading, foster a growth mindset, plan

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelors degree in education (grades 4-9) with specialization in language arts and social studies; masters preferred.
• 3-5 years of teaching experience in providing stimulating and effective language arts and social studies instruction.
• Proven track record of assisting students in reaching high levels of academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Delivering differentiated instruction.
• Experience using the Writing Workshop instruction approach to improve student writing development.
• Experience in using a Balanced Reading format to provide students with a range of reading experiences to improve literary skills.
• Fostering a growth mindset in students.
• Collaboratively planning and co‑teaching social studies units.
• Collaboratively planning and teaching advisory lessons on geography, SEL, and human growth and development.
• Using reading and writing conferences and other formative assessment strategies to provide students with individualized feedback about their reading and writing growth and to identify actions to assist the students in reaching higher levels of reading and writing proficiency.
• Collaborate productively between themselves and their grade‑level partners, specialists, and academic support.
• Apply pedagogical skills to organize and implement rigorous reading and writing instruction that engages and excites our learners.
• Have a passion for educational research and effective practice.
• Ability to implement backwards design, organizing instruction around established learning objectives, and understanding the vital importance of planning.
• Incorporate parental involvement in the instructional program and create strong home‑school communication structures.

Skills

Collegiality

Goal oriented

Desire to work and grow with others

Interest in student programs

Sense of humor

Excited about education

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in education (grades 4-9)

Master's degree preferred

3-5 years teaching experience

Job description

Long-Term Substitute 6th Grade Classroom Teacher with Language Arts & Social Studies Specialties

Type: Full-time faculty

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Employment dates: November 23, 2026, for orientation, until March 12, 2027

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking a student-centered, creative individual who orchestrates learning for students in ways that are engaging, challenging, and relevant. The successful candidate is a resourceful and innovative teacher who uses a range of pedagogical techniques in order to reach all learners.

This position reports to the Head of Middle School and collaborates closely with all members of the 6th grade team, as well as the English Department of the entire school. As a full-time employee, the position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, paid life insurance, tuition remission, and paid time off.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Delivering differentiated instruction
• Experience using the Writing Workshop instruction approach to improve student writing development
• Experience in using a Balanced Reading format to provide students with a range of reading experiences to improve literary skills
• Fostering a growth mindset in students
• Collaboratively planning and co‑teaching social studies units
• Collaboratively planning and teaching advisory lessons on geography, SEL, and human growth and development
• Using reading and writing conferences and other formative assessment strategies to provide students with individualized feedback about their reading and writing growth and to identify actions to assist the students in reaching higher levels of reading and writing proficiency
• Collaborate productively between themselves and their grade‑level partners, specialists, and academic support
• Apply pedagogical skills to organize and implement rigorous reading and writing instruction that engages and excites our learners
• Have a passion for educational research and effective practice
• Ability to implement backwards design, organizing instruction around established learning objectives, and understanding the vital importance of planning
• Incorporate parental involvement in the instructional program and create strong home‑school communication structures

Personal Skills

• Collegiality
• Goal oriented: ability to demonstrate a history of establishing and completing professional development goals that focused on improving student performance
• Desire to work and grow with others
• Interest in student programs
• Sense of humor
• Excited about education and learning more about the profession
• Flexibility

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education (grades 4‑9) specializing in language arts and social studies; master’s degree preferred
• 3‑5 years of teaching experience in providing stimulating and effective language arts and social studies instruction, preferred
• Proven track record of assisting students in reaching high levels of academic achievement

Faculty Requirements

Must be willing and able to secure an Ohio Permanent Non‑Tax certificate, Substitute Multi‑Age PK‑12 License, or professional teaching license. The school will support you in obtaining this once hired. However, it must be secured within the first six months of employment for compliance purposes.

Background Check

All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce.

Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may discuss this with their supervisor or the Head of School.