Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Peachtree Prep and Peachtree Academy are looking for three outstanding Long-Term Substitute Teachers for Elementary classes (Prek-5th grade) to join our team this fall while several of our teachers take maternity leave to welcome their newest family members! We have some precious Peachtree babies on the way, and we're looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic educators who can step into the classroom for 6–12 week assignments and continue providing exceptional learning experiences for our students.

We are also seeking On-Call Substitute Teachers who enjoy variety and flexibility and can assist across multiple age groups as needed. We offer Prek-12th grade and early learning preschool programs at 4 different campuses in Rockdale and Newton County.

✨ Lesson plans are already prepared

✨ Supportive administration and teaching teams

✨ Beautiful campus and classrooms

✨ Opportunity to gain experience with multiple age groups

✨ Flexible assignments and schedules

✨ Potential for future teaching opportunities

Our substitute teachers may work with students in:

Infants & Early Childhood

Preschool & Pre-K

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

No two days are exactly the same, making this a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy learning, variety, and building relationships with students.

✔️ Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, coaching, tutoring, or youth program setting

✔️ Positive attitude and strong communication skills

✔️ Ability to engage students and maintain a productive learning environment

✔️ Dependable, flexible, and professional

✔️ A heart for helping children learn and grow

✔️ Teaching experience or education background preferred, but we welcome talented individuals with relevant experience

Retired teachers

Education majors and recent graduates

️‍ Former educators returning to the classroom

⚽ Coaches and youth leaders

Tutors and paraprofessionals

Professionals seeking meaningful part-time or temporary work

Instruct students in the classroom according to the lesson plans provided and create supplemental activities to keep students engaged.

Carryout classroom management

Make connections with students in the class

Engage students in learning and fun activities

Love for children

Ability to connect with the students

Knowledge of Google Docs

A great smile that is engaging

College experience

For the older groups / subject specific classes (Math, Spanish, Social Studies, Science, ELA) a degree is preferred.

• $90 per day for a full day from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  The pay rate is based on education level and experience

Peachtree Academy is a state-of-the-art private Christian school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are fully accredited at the highest level through Cognia (formerly AdvancED), reflecting our commitment to excellence in academics, leadership, and continuous improvement. At Peachtree Academy, we challenge and inspire students every day through rigorous academics, strong character development, and meaningful growth opportunities. Our faculty members are innovative educators who are passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders and making a lasting difference in the lives of their students. Our students regularly compete in a variety of academic events, including Math Olympics, Creative Writing competitions, Spelling Bees, and Science Fairs. We also offer more than 17 athletic teams, encouraging teamwork, discipline, and school pride. We believe in educating the whole child. Students are encouraged to explore their gifts and talents through a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including soccer, football, baseball, archery, language programs, chess, drama, music, and dance.

At Peachtree Academy, our teachers are more than educators — they are mentors, leaders, and partners in shaping students’ futures. Our faculty enjoy:

• A supportive and collaborative school culture where parents are required to contribute at least 10 hours of volunteer time each year
• Opportunities to be innovative and bring creativity into the classroom
• Small class sizes that allow teachers to truly build relationships their students
• A leadership team that supports professional growth and development
• The chance to create a lasting impact on students’ lives and the community
• We are looking for passionate educators who believe teaching is a calling, who are excited to inspire young minds, and who want to be part of a school that values excellence, faith, and community.

About Peachtree Prep, our Early Childhood Division

The early childhood division of the school bases its academic program on a weekly unit of study for academic advancement. Teachers use lesson plans to guide the delivery of information and address individual issues of advanced skill levels or areas of improvement that are needed. Parents may supplement the curriculum by bringing in books, materials, or ideas related to the theme for the benefit of the class.