Substitute Teacher — Preschool and Grades K–3

Job overview

The Substitute Teacher — Preschool and Grades K–3 role is onsite across A New Leaf School campuses in Nashville and Bellevue, TN. Compensation is not specified. A New Leaf School uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired, nature-based approach to early learning. The substitute maintains classroom continuity during planned and unexpected teacher absences, guiding preschool and elementary students through age-appropriate learning and routines. The role supports safe, inquiry-driven indoor and outdoor learning while coordinating with classroom staff, administrators, and families as needed.

What you'll do

• Travel and work across the three campuses based on coverage needs
• guide preschool students through play-based activities and routines and lead structured, inquiry-based instruction for Grades K–3
• facilitate outdoor learning and exploration in varied weather
• support child agency, collaborative projects, and social-emotional learning
• maintain active supervision and safety
• uphold classroom rhythms
• communicate with co-teachers, administrators, and parents or guardians as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substitute teacher

preschool

grades k–3

nashville and bellevue tn

a new leaf school

reggio emilia-inspired

nature-based learning

multi-campus coverage

on-call availability

outdoor instruction

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

On-call morning availability for unexpected absences and planned coverage; reliable transportation required; work across preschool and Grades K–3, indoors and outdoors in all weather.

About the employer

A New Leaf School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.