Lower School Permanent Substitute Teacher

Abraham Joshua Heschel School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraham Joshua Heschel School in New York City seeks a permanent Lower School substitute for the 2025-26 year. This full-time exempt role follows a standard five-day schedule with potential classroom rotations and coverage for lunch/recess.

Responsibilities include attending weekly faculty meetings and supporting other divisions as needed. The school values curiosity, creativity, initiative, and critical thinking in a diverse, independent setting.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Substitute in Lower School for the 2025-26 year.
• May be assigned to one classroom or rotate between classrooms.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings.
• Provide lunch/recess coverage.
• May assist other divisions as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

College degree

Job description

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is currently seeking a permanent Lower School substitute teacher for the 2025-26 school year.

This is a full-time exempt position that follows the standard departmental five day schedule. You may be assigned to one classroom for the day or rotate between classrooms as needed, however, you may be asked to step in to assist other divisions as needed. Attendance at a weekly faculty meeting and lunch/recess coverage are also required.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent Jewish school, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school's approach to education is governed by profound respect for children. It nurtures their curiosity, cultivates their imagination, encourages creative expression, values their initiative and engenders critical thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities.

Minimum Requirements

• College degree required.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full-time equivalent salary range is $55,000 - $60,000, depending on years of experience.