LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE , 3rd Grade

The-Summit-School-Inc; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit School in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a committed long-term substitute to lead 3rd Grade instruction from September 2025 through January 2026. The substitute will manage a third-grade class, deliver Language Arts and Math, and support student wellbeing in collaboration with an assistant teacher.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field, demonstrates strong English communication, and can adapt to Summit's culture and planning routines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Proficiency with a variety of pedagogical approaches, including technology to enhance and extend learning.
• Ability in teaching mathematics and a passion for the subject is an advantage.
• Experience delivering engaging and interactive lessons.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent ability in written and spoken English.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching of the Third Grade program, including Language Arts and Math.
• Support the wellbeing and development of the class group of students.
• Teach Social Studies and Science to the class as needed.
• Collaborate with the class's assistant teacher.
• Participate in planning time and familiarization prior to maternity leave.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Education or a相关

Pedagogical approaches

Teaching mathematics

Engaging and interactive lessons

Strong communication

Written and spoken English

Flexibility and adaptability

Technology integration for learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Summit School - Winston Salem, NC 27106Position Type: Substitute TeachersEducation Level: Bachelor'sTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayLong Term Substitute - 3rd Grade Lead Teacher

Are you passionate about helping young people learn and thrive? Are you interested in joining a collaborative team of educators who believe that the defining features of our daily work are serving the needs of our students, their families, our colleagues and the school community? Summit School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated elementary teacher who is interested in substituting for one of our faculty who is taking maternity leave.

Position Overview

We are looking to appoint a long-term substitute teacher as a 3rd Grade Lead Teacher for the period between September 2025 and January 2026.

As a lead teacher the successful applicant will have day-to-day responsibility for one of our two Third Grade classes. The substitute will be responsible for teaching the Third Grade program, including Language Arts and Math. In addition, the substitute will be responsible for the general wellbeing and development of the class group of students, and some teaching of Social Studies and Science to their class. The substitute lead teacher works in collaboration with the class’s assistant teacher.

The substitute will be joining a well-established program. There is time every day for collaborative planning and we would support the substitute in spending time with the class before the maternity leave begins to become familiar with our school culture, community and systems.

What Sets Us Apart

At Summit School, we are committed to creating a learning environment where everybody feels that they belong. As educators, we recognize that we play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of engaged citizens, creative thinkers and problem solvers. We know that confidence and competence go hand-in-hand. We believe that learning is a journey that should be joyful and that curiosity is essential to true learning.

We also know that the most significant variable in our students’ experience is the quality of their teachers. Our faculty are continually developing as professionals, and Summit School has a longstanding tradition of providing significant and varied professional development opportunities in addition to working with a faculty committed to the school’s mission and our students. The successful candidate will join a community that values not just academic achievement but also the development of essential life skills.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of pedagogical approaches, including technology to enhance and extend learning.
• A demonstrated ability in teaching mathematics and a passion for the subject is an advantage.
• Experience in developing and delivering engaging and interactive lessons.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent ability in written and spoken English.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to traverse the campus and adjust one's tone and height by bending or leaning in order to teach children.
• Must be able to provide adequate supervision to students in varied settings, including outdoor classrooms and the greenhouse.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds and perform standard classroom/lab tasks.

Summit School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.