Lower School Substitute Teacher

Job overview

The Lower School Substitute Teacher role is onsite in New York, NY, with a salary range of $48,000–$55,000 per year. The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school focused on academic excellence, creative leadership, and a more just and equitable world. The substitute teacher provides instructional continuity across Grades K–5 by covering for absent faculty and supporting classrooms when coverage is not needed. The role helps maintain student learning, classroom routines, and differentiated support across grade levels.

What you'll do

• Assume classroom instruction and supervision during teacher absences
• deliver prepared curricula and activities
• follow classroom behavior systems and routines
• support lesson delivery and small-group learning
• prepare learning materials and grade formative assignments
• assist with arrival, recess, lunch, and dismissal
• and remain aware of student accommodations and behavioral interventions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lower school substitute teacher

new york ny

ideal school of manhattan

$48,000–$55,000/year

grades k–5

inclusive education

classroom instruction

small-group learning

student accommodations

full-time

10-month position

medical insurance

paid family leave

403(b)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending program
• health reimbursement account
• commuter benefits
• short- and long-term disability
• paid family leave
• professional development
• 403(b) with employer contribution after a waiting period.

Why this role

The position is listed as 10-month, full-time, exempt, with an immediate projected start; a bachelor’s degree in education or a similar field and whole-class instruction experience are required.

About the employer

IDEAL School of Manhattan is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.