Long-Term Substitute Primary Science Teacher

Hathaway Brown School; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hathaway Brown School seeks a dedicated Long-Term Substitute Primary Science Teacher to cover mid-January 2027 through mid-March 2027 in the Primary School. The role focuses on delivering established science curriculum with hands-on, inquiry-based experiences that foster curiosity and scientific thinking.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers and leaders, manage a positive classroom, and maintain consistent routines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in science, elementary education, science education, or a related field preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, specialists, and leadership to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and Primary School leadership to support student learning.
• Maintain a warm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment with clear routines and expectations.
• Assess student understanding and provide meaningful feedback on learning and participation.
• Adapt instruction to meet developmental and learning needs.
• Prepare materials, demonstrations, and experiments while ensuring safety.
• Facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based science lessons and activities.
• Provide science instruction in line with established curriculum and learning goals.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Science/Elementary education background preferred

Job description

Hathaway Brown School provides equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and compensation without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap. As members of the HB community, employees are expected to treat other members in a nondiscriminatory fashion.

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Position:Long-Term Substitute Primary Science Teacher

Location: Shaker Heights, OH

Job Id:244

# of Openings:1

JOB TITLE: Long-Term Substitute Primary Science Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Primary School
REPORTS TO: Director of Primary School
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Temporary
SUMMARY:
Hathaway Brown School is seeking an engaging, collaborative, and enthusiastic Long-Term Substitute Primary Science Teacher to join our Primary School from approximately mid-January 2027 through mid-March 2027. The long-term substitute will provide science instruction for Primary School students and ensure continuity of learning throughout the assignment. The successful candidate will deliver established curriculum, facilitate hands-on and inquiry-based learning experiences, and create a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, exploration, and scientific thinking. This individual will work closely with Primary School classroom teachers, specialists, and divisional leadership to support student learning and maintain consistent routines and expectations. Strong classroom management, flexibility, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with elementary-aged students are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and Primary School leadership to support student learning.
• Maintain a warm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment with clear routines and expectations.
• Assess student understanding and provide meaningful feedback on learning and participation.
• Adapt instruction as appropriate to meet the developmental and learning needs of students.
• Prepare classroom materials, demonstrations, and experiments while maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Facilitate engaging, hands-on, and inquiry-based science lessons and activities.
• Provide science instruction to Primary School students in accordance with established curriculum and learning goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Prior experience teaching or working with elementary-aged students preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; degree in science, elementary education, science education, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to facilitate hands-on science activities and step into an established program with consistency and flexibility.

Language Skills: Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking; capable of interpreting documents and communicating effectively with parents and staff.
Reasoning Ability: Skilled in problem-solving, data collection, and drawing valid conclusions.
Physical Demands: Regular activities include standing, walking, sitting, manual tasks, and communication. Frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crawling; occasional climbing or balancing. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Work Environment: Typically moderate noise levels; accommodations provided as needed.

COMPENSATION:

This is a temporary, long-term substitute assignment beginning approximately mid-January 2027 and continuing through approximately mid-March 2027. This is an hourly position, with the hourly rate to be determined based on experience.

WHY HATHAWAY BROWN:

• Engaged school community committed to academic excellence and student growth
• Supportive grade-level and divisional teams
• Collaborative teaching environment with seasoned professionals

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Hathaway Brown School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community through our admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, curricular and extracurricular programming, and school culture. We believe that these communities must be centered on the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who are members of other marginalized communities. Click here to be directed to our full DEI Statement.

ABOUT HATHAWAY BROWN

Hathaway Brown School has a rich 151-year history of educating and empowering girls. As Ohio’s oldest continually operating college-preparatory for girls, Hathaway Brown has earned a reputation for academic excellence and innovation in the region and around the country. Home of the Learn for Life signature approach, Hathaway Brown has long been devoted to a fusion of cutting-edge curriculum and experiential learning. Our approximately 850 students and 225 faculty and staff come to Hathaway Brown from 89 different communities in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy our stunning 16-acre campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio – just minutes from the cultural attractions of downtown Cleveland.

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Campus

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