Substitute Teacher and Substitute Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Substitute Teachers and Assistant Teachers to join our substitute teaching pool across Charter and Private Schools  for the 2026-2027 school year. Ideal candidates will support implementing educational programs, promoting childhood development, and ensuring the well-being of students. This role requires a passion for education, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with children of various backgrounds and abilities.

Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting lead teachers in implementing educational programs, promoting childhood development, and ensuring the well-being of students. Assistant Teachers generally work under the supervision of a Lead Teacher but unlike Teacher Aides, Assistant Teachers may be requested to lead classes and be left alone with students during some periods of each day to provide instruction and general supervision.

Requirements:  

• 3+ months experience working with students in a traditional classroom or analogous setting. This can include substitute teaching, student teaching, after school counselor, coach, tutor, camp counselor, religious school instructor, higher education professor, etc.
• *Associate’s degree or 60+ college credits completed – New York Employees.
• Be flexible to cover a variety of grades and subjects based on school needs which are subject to change at any time.
• Excellent classroom management skills and ability to keep students engaged, focused, and motivated. Ability to circulate classrooms or other spaces to supervise and assist students as necessary. Manage student behavior in a positive manner and be able to de-escalate situations.
• Excellent communication skills. Be patient and exercise sound judgment.
• Support lead teacher with lesson planning, taking and reporting student attendance, grading/scoring, light administrative duties, organize the classroom, recess, lunch duty, attend field trips, some lifting duties as needed.
• Attend meetings such as professional development, parent teacher conferences, etc. if requested/approved by school/program and School Professionals.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume here, Teacher Assistant Jobs: Your Path to a Rewarding Career in Education. We are happy to review and be in touch.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW 

This job is presented to you by School Professionals, a division of the TemPositions Group of Companies. Enjoy exceptional compensation, benefits, and a wealth of opportunities in education. To learn more about employment opportunities, visit our website at -professionals/

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.