Substitute Teacher

Bennett Day School, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Bennett Day School in Chicago seeks substitute teachers to support grades PK-12 with a flexible schedule for pre-scheduled and day-of dates. You will participate in the academic program and help maintain school culture in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have strong English, classroom management skills, and adaptability; a Bachelor’s degree or progress toward one is preferred. You will implement lesson plans left by lead teachers and model positive discipline.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and oral English
• Ability to oversee the safety of children
• Flexibility for pre-scheduled and day-of substitute dates

Responsibilities

• Direct classroom work with students in PK-12 grades
• Implement lesson plans left by lead teacher or support as an assistant
• Support and model positive discipline

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Working towards degree

Job description

Description

Bennett Day School is more than just a place of learning; it is a community of staunch and enthusiastic advocates for the enduring values of progressive education. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that education should be an active, dynamic, and student-centered process. We fundamentally believe in placing students at the absolute center of the learning journey, allowing their natural curiosity, interests, and questions to drive the educational experience.

We are looking for substitute teachers who are eager to participate in and learn through participation in our academic program. The ideal candidates have a flexible schedule that allows for pre-scheduled dates as well as day-of requested dates. Substitute teachers help support classroom learning and school culture. Bennett Day School fosters a collaborative work environment where a substitute will support an authentic learning place for all students.

Job Qualifications:

• Creative spirit
• Collaborative mindset; adept at working with teams and open to new ideas
• Prior division-specific teaching experience
• Classroom management skills
• Adaptability
• Education Background: a Bachelor’s degree or working towards a degree is preferred

Job Specifications:

• Direct classroom work withstudents in classrooms
• Implement lesson plans left by lead classroom teacher (grades 5-12) or support the classroom teacher as an assistant (grades PK-4)
• Support and model positive discipline

Requirements

• Physical strength to independently lift 10-15 lbs
• Fluency in written and oral English language.
• Ability to oversee and ensure the safety of children in and out of the classroom
• Apply appropriate instructional methods for meeting lesson objectives