Substitute Teacher Elementary

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

School Professionals is recruiting for substitute teachers to work in NYC Charter and Private Elementary Schools. We offer opportunities for both short- and long-term assignments, along with weekly pay. This offers flexibility to create your own schedule. We are looking for both new and experienced teachers for the 2026-27 school year.

Substitute Teachers are responsible for teaching age-appropriate lessons, overall classroom management and supervision, and the academic and social-emotional growth of students. While some assignments/classrooms may include an Assistant Teacher or Co-Teacher model, a Teacher role always carries the primary responsibility for the students, whether alone or with another educator.

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.
• *Bachelor's degree or higher – 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.
• Lesson planning, taking and reporting student attendance, grading/scoring, light administrative duties, organizing the classroom, recess, lunch duty, attending 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, Substitute Teacher Jobs Available Now: Get Paid to Teach. We are happy to review and be in touch.

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.

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