Permanent Substitute Teacher (Elementary Grades K-5)

Locust Valley Central School District; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Locust Valley Central School District in Locust Valley, NY is seeking a Permanent Substitute Elementary Teacher (K-5) for the 2025-2026 school year to provide a safe, nurturing and challenging classroom environment dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate will hold NYS Certification, demonstrate strong classroom management, and adapt to teaching across multiple classrooms and grade levels while delivering the provided curriculum.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in various classrooms and grade levels.
• Proficiency in computer skills and school/classroom educational technology

Responsibilities

• The substitute teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum.
• Facilitate, execute or carry out lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on available lesson plan.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Educational technology

Job description

The Locust Valley Central School District is looking for a (2025-2026 School Year) Permanent Substitute Elementary Teacher (Grades K-5) to join our team in providing a safe, nurturing and challenging classroom environment devoted to helping all students reach their full potential.

REQUIREMENTS:

• NYS Certification (relevant certification). Certification must be from New York State.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The substitute teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum.
• Facilitate, execute or carry out lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on available lesson plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in various classrooms and grade levels.
• Proficiency in computer skills and school/classroom educational technology