LongTerm 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

Job summary

Maumee Valley Country Day School seeks a long‑term substitute for 6th grade, teaching language arts and social studies. The position runs from November 23, 2026 through March 12, 2027, with orientation provided beforehand, in the Toledo area.

The candidate will deliver differentiated instruction and collaborate with faculty to plan rigorous reading and writing curricula. Required is a teaching credential in education with several years of relevant experience; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 language arts and social studies instruction.
• Proven track record of helping students reach high levels of academic achievement.
• Willingness to obtain Ohio Permanent Non‑Tax certificate or substitute license within six months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver differentiated instruction to diverse learners.
• Collaboratively plan and co-teach social studies units.
• Plan and teach advisory lessons on geography, SEL, and human growth and development.
• Use reading and writing conferences and formative assessment to provide actionable feedback.
• Collaborate with grade-level partners, specialists, and academic support.
• Organize rigorous reading and writing instruction around established objectives.
• Involve parents and maintain strong home‑school communication.

Skills

Collegiality

Goal oriented

Desire to grow with others

Interest in student programs

Sense of humor

Excited about education

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in education (grades 4-9) language arts & social studies

Master’s degree preferred

3-5 years of teaching experience in language arts & social studies

Job description

Position Opening: 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

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 License 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.