Building Substitute Teacher

Job Title: Building Substitute Teacher
Division: Kindergarten - Grade 6
Employment Status: Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
School Year: 2026-2027

St. Thomas's is a coeducational independent day school serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 6. The School welcomes children of all backgrounds, with the belief that children who learn and grow together develop openness and respect for others.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Head of School, the Substitute Teacher will step into K–6 classrooms with confidence, executing lesson plans left by the classroom teacher while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The Substitute Teacher will supervise and support students in accordance with the School’s mission, goals, and philosophy of teaching and learning.

Why This Role?

Unlike standard on-call substitute teaching, our Building Substitute Teacher is a vital, everyday member of our community. You will enjoy predictable hours, consistent daily engagement, a supportive school environment, and the opportunity to build strong relationships across all grade levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastically deliver daily lesson plans.
• Maintain positive classroom management aligned with the School’s mission.
• Support daily student supervision, including arrival, dismissal, recess, and lunch.
• Collaborate fluidly with faculty, assistant teachers, and school leadership.
• Adapt flexibly to shifting daily coverage needs across Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Education, Child Development, or related field preferred).
• Experience leading or supporting elementary classroom environments.
• Strong classroom management skills, a warm and student-centered approach, and a collaborative team mindset.
• Flexibility, active communication, and a strong work ethic.

Characteristics of Professional Excellence:

• Strive to live the school mission in word and deed.
• Foster an open, inclusive, and joyful learning environment.
• Enthusiastically engage in service to the school and its community.
• Model lifelong learning and strive for professional growth.

To Apply

To be considered for the position, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected] in MS Word or PDF format. Applications are reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled.

St. Thomas’s Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.