Long Term Substitute - Elementary Academy

Charles R. Drew Charter School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles R. Drew Charter School in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Long-Term Substitute for the Elementary Academy for Fall 2026. The role involves providing instruction to students and ensuring continuity of learning during the absence of the permanent teachers.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in education, a STEDI or Paraprofessional certificate, and preferably a GaPSC teaching certificate. The school emphasizes a culture of belonging and professional excellence, with support from the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field is required.
• STEDI Certificate or Paraprofessional Certificate is required.
• GaPSC teaching certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to students and ensures continuity of learning during the absence of the permanent teachers.
• Long Term Substitutes perform related duties in lieu of the absent teacher, or in a class that does not have an assigned teacher.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment and follows school procedures.
• Communicates with parents as needed and supports classroom expectations.
• Adheres to Drew Charter School policies and practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

STEDI Certificate or Paraprofessional Certificate

GaPSC teaching certificate (preferred)

Job description

At Drew, we are a unified Pre-K through 12 community where every individual is welcomed, valued, and belongs.We foster a joyful, restorative environment that balances academic focus with a commitment to innovation and celebrated growth.By centering our impact within the Villages of East Lake and serving a diverse student body, we create results that ripple across Metro Atlanta and beyond.

Working at Drew means being part of a thriving educational community dedicated to both student success and professional excellence. We offer our staff:

• A Culture of Belonging:Join a mission-driven environment rooted in "Eagle Pride" that embraces differences and unity.
• Empowerment & Innovation:We prioritize a talent strategy that values and empowers staff to lead with creativity and excellence.
• Purpose-Driven Impact:Contribute to a strategic vision where staff are supported in cultivating resilient, community-minded, and self-aware graduates.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work within a cohesive system that clarifies academic expectations and fosters meaningful relationships with families to accelerate student success.

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Some of the longtime Drew staff who celebrated 20 and 25 years of service in 2025.

Welcometo Drew! The Office of Human Resources strives to:

• Recruit employees of the highest quality, employing them on the basis of skill, experience, education, training, character, and merit;
• Provide the environment, resources and encouragement for employees to have the opportunity to develop professionally and personally;
• Promote a culture that is student-centered, develops the whole person, andrecognizes and values diversity;
• Demonstrate care and respect of each individual, through employment practices that reflect a belief in the human dignity of each person;
• Provide compensation, benefits, and a work environment that helps attract, retain and motivate high-quality employees.

Long Term Substitute – Elementary Academy

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Id: 769

# of Openings: 1

Charles R. Drew Charter School | Fall 2026

About Drew Charter School

At Drew, we are a unified Pre-K through 12 community where every individual is welcomed, valued, and belongs. We foster a joyful, restorative environment that balances academic focus with a commitment to innovation and celebrated growth.

By centering our impact within the Villages of East Lake and serving a diverse student body, we create results that ripple across Metro Atlanta and beyond.

Working at Drew means being part of a thriving educational community dedicated to both student success and professional excellence. We offer our staff:

Working at Drew means being part of a thriving educational community dedicated to both student success and professional excellence . We offer our staff:

• A Culture of Belonging: Join a mission-driven environment rooted in "Eagle Pride" that embraces differences and unity .
• Empowerment & Innovation: We prioritize a talent strategy that values and empowers staff to lead with creativity and excellence .

Purpose-Driven Impact

Contribute to a strategic vision where staff are supported in cultivating resilient, community-minded, and self-aware graduates .

Collaborative Excellence

Work within a cohesive system that clarifies academic expectations and fosters meaningful relationships with families to accelerate student success.

The Long-Term Substitute will provide instruction to students and ensure continuity of appropriate learning during the absence of the permanent teachers. Long Term Substitutes perform related duties in lieu of the absent teacher, or in a class that does not have an assigned teacher.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
• Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
• Communicates effectively with parents as needed
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch and throughout the school
• Perform duties, as assigned, with awareness of Drew Charter School policies and practices

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Licensure/Certification: STEDI Certificate or Paraprofessional Certificate.
• Previous Work-Related Experience: None required.

Preferred

• Licensure: Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) teaching certificate.
• Benefits: This position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Drew complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment actions, such as recruitment, hiring, promotions, terminations, layoffs, returns from layoffs, compensation, benefits, transfers, and participation in School-sponsored training, education, and social/recreational programs, are made without regard, or consideration for, any such characteristic or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.