Lower School Substitute Teacher (PK3 - 3rd Grade)

Detroit Country Day School; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Detroit Country Day School is seeking a Lower School Substitute Teacher for PK3 through 3rd grade. The role is on-call and may involve half or full workdays, with hours generally from early morning until mid-afternoon.

The ideal candidate will have classroom experience working with elementary students and a commitment to a positive, inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities include delivering prepared lesson plans, supporting the classroom teacher in their absence, and ensuring student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field is required.
• Teaching Certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 1–3 years of experience is preferred.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change on short notice.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are expected.
• Collaborative team player with strong judgement and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lesson plans and activities provided by classroom teachers.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Responsible for the health and safety of assigned students.
• Implement school emergency procedures as necessary.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, parents, and administrators as appropriate.
• Perform other assigned teacher duties, as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Collaborative team player

Discretion/maintaining confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Teaching Certification (preferred)

Job description

Position:Lower School Substitute Teacher (PK3 - 3rd Grade)

Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Job Id:648

# of Openings:5

DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Position: Substitute Teacher

Department: Lower School

Available: 2025-26 School Year

Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, preschool through grade 12 college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Position Summary

Detroit Country Day School is seeking substitute teachers for PK3 - 3rd grade. The ideal applicant should have experience and enjoy working with elementary school students. Substitute Teachers provide classroom instruction and support in the classroom teacher's absence. The positions are on-call, working half or full workdays. The hours of work are between 7:5 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Deliver lesson plans and activities provided by classroom teachers
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Responsible for the health and safety of assigned students
• Implement school emergency procedures as necessary
• Collaborate with faculty, students, parents, and administrators as appropriate
• Perform other assigned teacher duties, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field, required
• Teaching Certification, preferred
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience, preferred
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change on short notice
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Collaborative team player
• Exceptional judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending or stooping