Middle School Substitute Teacher

Rowlandhall; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowland Hall, located in Salt Lake City, is seeking a dedicated Middle School Substitute Teacher. This role involves engaging and supporting students, classroom instruction, and group activities coordination. Ideal candidates will have experience with middle school students and strong interpersonal skills.

This as-needed position does not include benefits and will begin in August 2026. Rowland Hall values diversity and equal opportunity in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and supporting middle school-aged students.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families.
• Advocate for students with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom instruction and support student engagement.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch periods.
• Facilitate group activities and maintain open communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Instructional practices

Collaboration

Cultural awareness

Job description

Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co‑curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self‑expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference.

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world‑class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high‑quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close‑knit, supportive community.

Lincoln Street Campus – Middle School

The Middle School (grades 6–8) is on the Lincoln Street Campus and serves 230+ students with a focus on academic, emotional, and social growth as developmentally appropriate. The middle school division promotes a strong culture of professional growth, collegiality, and collaboration for teachers. We offer an extensive co‑curricular program including arts, athletics and community engagement. We focus on experiential learning and offer a series of overnight class and grade‑level trips, Winter Sports, and various community partnerships. We run a 1‑1 program with iPads (6th grade) and laptops (7/8th grade) in the Middle School. Teachers in the middle school use the Canvas learning management system and Veracross as a student information system.

Position Summary

Rowland Hall is seeking a dedicated and engaged Middle School Substitute Teacher. This role involves classroom teaching, providing essential student support and supervision, and facilitating group activities. The successful candidate will maintain open lines of communication through listening, writing, and speaking with colleagues, students, and families, ensuring a collaborative and supportive environment. Additionally, this position requires fulfilling assigned duties, such as recess and lunch supervision, to contribute to the daily operations of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates should have experience teaching and working with middle school‑aged students. In addition, the candidate should:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, and an interest in engaging in the school community while advocating for students and collaborating with faculty and staff;
• Be able to apply a variety of instructional practices that relate to the unique needs of this age group;
• Have the ability and desire to support and promote the mission statement and values of the school;
• Work successfully with students and colleagues from a range of cultural backgrounds and belief systems.

Additional Information

This is an as‑needed, non‑exempt, and non‑benefit eligible position beginning August 2026, and reports to the Assistant Head of Middle School.

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti‑discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.