Substitute Teacher (Per Diem)

The Frederick Gunn School; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem pay

Job summary

The Frederick Gunn School in Connecticut seeks dedicated substitute teachers for the 2026–27 academic year to cover classes when faculty are absent, ensuring continuity of student learning. You'll implement lesson plans, take attendance, maintain classroom order, and engage students with meaningful activities.

Ongoing support comes from department chairs during emergencies and through an annual orientation.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience or relevant work with adolescents is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is required, education degree preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to adapt to various disciplines and teaching styles.
• Background check and reference screening successfully completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage for absent teachers across multiple subjects.
• Take attendance, follow lesson plans, and maintain academic continuity.
• Maintain a safe, respectful learning environment and classroom order.
• Engage students with meaningful activities with support from department chairs as needed.
• Communicate lessons and student progress with the absent teacher or department chair.
• Uphold school policies and community standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12, as well as a post-graduate year. Mr. Gunn had a deep appreciation for the natural world, believing that in nature students understand themselves as humans and their place in the world. He took a principled stand against slavery and spurred students (and the town at large) to examine their beliefs. In addition to the habits and skills students will need in college and life beyond, we teach them to follow Mr. Gunn’s example: to cultivate wisdom, to be trailblazers, to act with conviction, and to value character as highly as intellect and achievement.

Our continuous focus on moral character development intentionally engages all members of our school in the work of creating an inclusive and equitable living and learning ecosystem. Community and citizenship are at the heart of our aspiration to both social justice and academic excellence, with individual diversity integral to the strength of that community. When we embrace difference and pursue school life with respect, equity, and compassion, we build a foundation for engaged citizens.

In keeping with the tenets of our founder Frederick Gunn, who was himself a prominent abolitionist and progressive educator, The Frederick Gunn School seeks to provide a pluralistic learning environment for all inclusive of (but not limited to): culture, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, learning differences, physical difference, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic differences.

We invite applicants who resonate with our mission and who will foster an environment of cultural and intellectual richness and an active participant in advancing equity and inclusion.

Position Summary

The Frederick Gunn School seeks dedicated and reliable Substitute Teachers to join our coverage pool for the 2026–27 academic year. Substitute Teachers will play a key role in ensuring continuity of student learning during faculty absences. They will maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment while implementing lesson plans provided by full-time faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage for absent teachers across multiple subject areas.
• Take attendance, follow lesson plans, and maintain academic continuity.
• Maintain classroom order and ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Engage students in meaningful activities, with support from department chairs in cases of emergency absences.
• Communicate with the absent teacher and/or department chair regarding lesson completion and student progress.
• Uphold school policies, procedures, and community standards.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience, or relevant experience working with adolescents, strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required (degree in Education preferred).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of disciplines and teaching styles.
• Successful completion of background check and reference screening.

Compensation

Per Diem rate ($150 full-day/$75 half-day).

Training & Support

• Annual orientation before the start of the school year, covering:
• School policies and community expectations
• Classroom management techniques
• Technology systems used in instruction
• Emergency procedures
• Ongoing oversight and feedback from the Dean of Faculty/Coverage Coordinator

The Frederick Gunn School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Except in cases of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, or except as otherwise permitted or required by law, The Frederick Gunn School does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, learning disability or physical disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence or any other protected class status under applicable law with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, discharge from employment or other terms and conditions of employment.

Position announcements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the job title and the education and skills required.

Descriptions are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

BACKGROUND SCREENING: The Frederick Gunn School conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, which includes using a third-party administrator to conduct the checks.