Substitute Teacher

Breck School; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Golden Valley, Minnesota, is looking for motivated individuals to support learning as part-time educators. Responsibilities include executing lesson plans, maintaining classroom discipline, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will possess teaching or coaching experience and demonstrate flexibility and confidence in instruction. This role encourages engaging students and supporting their academic journey while contributing to a caring community.

Qualifications

• Some experience with teaching and/or coaching.
• Flexibility and patience are essential.
• Confidence and proficiency in giving instruction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedule availability for opportunities.
• Execute lesson plans according to guidelines.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Familiarize with emergency protocols.
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures.
• Carry out lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher
• Take attendance according to school procedure
• Assign homework according to teacher’s lesson plans
• Supplement lesson plans with your own class activities if lessons end early
• Leave a brief report that includes absences, progress with lesson plan, disciplinary actions, positive experiences, etc.

Skills

Teaching and/or coaching experience

Scheduling availability

Patience

Confidence in instruction

Job description

Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM on an as needed basis unless otherwise directed

Updated: August 2025

Breck Overview

Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We are a close and caring community that focuses on lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships, strong scholarship, through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain schedule availability to accept opportunities that arise
• Execute lesson plans consistent with the teacher’s guidelines, and school curriculum
• Create and maintain a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe, positive, productive learning environment
• Familiarize yourself with emergency protocols, such as fire drills and lockdowns
• Adhere to all school policies and procedure
• Carry out lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher
• Take attendance according to school procedure
• Assign homework according to teacher’s lesson plans
• Supplement lesson plans with your own class activities if lessons end early
• Leave a brief report that includes absences, progress with lesson plan, disciplinary actions, positive experiences, etc.

Experience and education

• Some experience with teaching and/or coaching
• Scheduling availability, flexibility, patience
• Confidence and proficiency in giving instruction