Substitute Teacher

Job overview

The Substitute Teacher role is an onsite, on-call position in New York, NY, paying $25 per hour and following the academic calendar. Mary McDowell Friends School is a K–12 college preparatory program for students with learning disabilities, grounded in Quaker values. The substitute covers classrooms when regular teachers are absent and continues the learning established by the absent teacher. The role supports students’ safety, educational progress, and social-emotional growth through instruction, classroom management, and assigned school duties.

What you'll do

• Follow lessons designed by the absent teacher
• teach students
• manage the classroom
• complete assigned duties such as lunch or dismissal duty
• take attendance
• promote positive student behavior
• ensure student safety and security
• participate in school-wide diversity and equity initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

on-call

substitute teacher

new york ny

mary mcdowell friends school

k–12

learning disabilities

classroom instruction

student safety

social-emotional growth

$25/hr

academic calendar

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Work is on an as-needed basis and follows the academic calendar; occasional walking-distance travel between campuses may be needed for scheduled meetings.

About the employer

Mary McDowell Friends School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.