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Ethical Culture Fieldston School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City seeks experienced substitute teachers for PreK–5th grade, plus enrichment classes in physical education, science, Spanish, music, ethics, and arts. On-site role, on-call, with schedule roughly 8:00 am–3:30 pm; rate $25.00 per hour.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's Degree, strong classroom management, hands-on teaching methods, ability to teach multiple subjects, and collaborative spirit to work with faculty, students, and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience teaching elementary students preferred.
• Ability to teach multiple subjects and hands-on practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration with faculty, students, families.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on scheduled plans in an engaging manner.
• Leave notes for the returning teacher with day’s instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share resources and curriculum.
• Address student behavior to maintain a safe, calm classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate student records including grades and attendance.
• Encourage students to support social and emotional growth.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information as necessary.
• Follow school policies, regulations, and standards.

Skills

Classroom management

Hands-on teaching

Multi-subject teaching

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co‑ed, nonsectarian school, it serves an inclusive community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. Ethical Culture School, located on the Upper West Side at 63rd Street and Central Park West, is comprised of approximately 450 students Pre‑K through 5th Grade and 80 faculty members.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of inclusion and belonging deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace all aspects of an individual, including their ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in an inclusive environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary

Ethical Culture is seeking experienced classroom teachers who are available on an on‑call basis to serve as substitute teachers for grades PreK‑5th, as well as enrichment classes in: physical education, science, Spanish, music, ethics, and arts. The ideal candidates will have strong classroom management skills, familiarity with hands‑on teaching practices, relevant experience with elementary school students, and the ability to teach multiple subjects. Substitutes are needed for half day, full day, and extended subbing schedules throughout the school year. The rate for a substitute is $25.00 per hour, and the hours would be approximately 8 am‑3:30 pm.

Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Teaching classes based on a specific lesson plan in an engaging manner;
• Leaving notes for the returning teacher based on the day's instruction;
• Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;
• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the classroom in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;
• Maintaining accurate student record keeping, including grades and attendance;
• Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth;
• Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;
• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and
• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree;
• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning;
• Familiarity with hands‑on teaching practices and the ability to teach multiple academic subjects;
• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community;
• A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds;
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;
• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies ( i.e. , Google Workspace tools);
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and
• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

EEO and Diversity Statement

EEO ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.