Lower School Substitute Teacher: Inspire & Engage Daily

Polyprep; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,210 - 40,590; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Free lunch

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Poly Prep seeks applicants for the position of Substitute Teacher. The Substitute Teacher will be hired on a daily basis as needed to help maintain a productive, organized, and warm work environment for our students in the absence of their regular teacher(s).

The role is from September 8, 2026 through June 11, 2027. Responsibilities include covering classes, following teacher instructions, and reporting on classroom experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with children preferred.
• Familiarity with Google tools and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in a teacher’s absence.
• Follow teacher instructions.
• Provide an account of the classroom experience as needed.
• Assist Head of Lower School and Director of Community Life as assigned.
• Help students transition and move from one activity to another.
• Supervise lunch distribution and recess as needed.

Skills

Digital literacy

Adaptability

Patience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Poly Prep seeks applicants for the position of Substitute Teacher. The Substitute Teacher will be hired on a daily basis as needed to help maintain a productive, organized, and warm work environment for our students in the absence of their regular teacher(s).

The role is from September 8, 2026 through June 11, 2027. Responsibilities include covering classes, following teacher instructions, and reporting on classroom experiences.