Economics and Financial Literacy - Long Term Substitute (Immediate Hire)

About the role

We are seeking a candidate for immediate hire. The position runs through December 4, 2026, with the potential for an extension through the start of the holiday break on December 18, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Fully cover all aspects of a lead teacher’s class on day(s) they are absent, including writing and implementing lesson plans, delivering lesson presentations, and grading daily assignments.
• Coverage may be for long-term leaves or daily coverage, as determined by the Senior Director of Talent Development.
• Expect to cover assignments in more than one Democracy Prep school over the year, in elementary, middle, or high school settings.
• Work to ensure scholars enjoy a classroom culture characterized by high expectations and high support.
• Create an inclusive classroom and school community by engaging in training, reflection, and dialogue around race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion for staff and scholars.
• Plan and prepare for effective implementation of a coherent, research‑based curriculum.
• Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice.
• Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective and frequent communication.
• Continuously improve professional practice through weekly coaching sessions and professional development.
• Cultivate the social‑emotional well‑being of all scholars by building a positive classroom culture that leverages strong partnerships with scholars, their families, and the school's scholar support team.
• During long‑term coverage assignments, engage in whole‑school events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutoring, and other activities/duties as needed and assigned by school leadership.

Qualifications

• Educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for scholars.
• Self‑reflective and self‑aware teammate dedicated to aligning the classroom with Democracy Prep's antiracism commitment and eager to contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Flexible teacher comfortable in multiple content areas, able to build relationships quickly with scholars, and willing to follow guidelines and systems of others.
• Graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required).

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A smartphone
• A laptop
• Mandatory TRS participation
• Option to enroll in a pre‑tax 403b or post‑tax Roth

Pay

Salary starts at $55,200 and is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a fully on‑site, school‑based role requiring in‑person attendance five days per week, with no remote option. Reporting to one of ten schools across Harlem and the Bronx.