Per Diem Substitute Teacher

Learning Prep School; West Newton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast

Free lunch

On-site parking

403(b) employer match (3%)

EAP for employees and family

Paid sick time

Job summary

Learning Prep School in Newton, MA is seeking Per Diem Substitute Teachers to cover our Middle School and High School for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an in-person, per diem role with assignments 7:30 AM–2:45 PM, Monday through Friday, scheduled as needed.

Substitute teachers support language-based learners across classes, following prepared plans, maintaining a positive classroom climate, and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with students.
• Educator licensure is a plus but not required.
• Dependable, flexible, proactive with strong communication and commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow teacher-prepared plans and support students in completing classroom activities.
• Provide a consistent, supportive classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with students and school staff.
• Adapt to different classroom assignments and student learning needs.

Skills

Experience with students

Strong communication skills

Dependable and flexible

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Learning Prep School in Newton, MA is seeking Per Diem Substitute Teachers to provide coverage in our Middle School and High School for the 2026-2027 school year.

This is an in-person, per diem position, with assignments scheduled as needed Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM-2:45 PM. Substitutes may be scheduled in advance or contacted on short notice to cover unexpected absences.

This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven school community in a flexible, classroom-based support role! Our substitute teachers provide coverage across academic and elective classes, supporting students with language-based learning disabilities. All classes are capped at eight students, and classroom teachers prepare work for substitutes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with a variety of age levels and subjects in a warm, structured, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow teacher-prepared plans and support students in completing classroom activities.
• Provide a consistent, supportive classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with students and school staff.
• Adapt to different classroom assignments and student learning needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working with students.
• Educator licensure is a plus but is not required.
• Successful candidates will be dependable, flexible, and proactive, with strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks, including CORI and fingerprinting, and professional reference checks.

About Learning Prep School

Our students have complex learning needs, and we are committed to providing them with the education they deserve! LPS serves students whose primary area of need is a language-based learning disability. While we are not a therapeutic setting or a program for students with significant behavioral support needs, we offer speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and counseling as part of our service delivery model.

LPS is a great place to work!

Our staff culture is uniquely welcoming, collaborative, and supportive, with a caring community of dedicated special education professionals.

Per diem benefits include:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and on-site parking
• 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match, currently 3%
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees and their family members
• Paid sick time in accordance with Massachusetts law

Pay: $150 per day.

Learning Prep School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Direct applicants only; no recruiters.

Learn more at www.learningprep.org.