Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Pre-K

Tentative work period: 8/13/2026 to 11/4/2026. Daily hours: 8:45 AM – 4:15 PM. Hourly pay: $24.64.

About the role

Long-Term Substitute Teachers ensure all students receive equal instructional opportunities and foster a classroom environment where teaching and learning are challenging, dynamic, and comprehensive. The role is grounded in the belief that education aims to promote personal growth, develop individual talents and values, and cultivate knowledge and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide for instructional needs and interests of students through effective daily lesson planning.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning, utilizing classroom time effectively.
• Demonstrate a variety of teaching techniques and use diverse instructional resources to implement approved curriculum.
• Use evaluation to promote student growth intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.
• Demonstrate fair, firm, and consistent behavior toward students and promote self-discipline.
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive interpersonal relations with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Guide the learning process toward achieving school system goals and objectives by following school board policies and administrative procedures.
• Assist administration and staff in reaching the school’s mission by applying ethical standards in professional relationships.
• Maintain and improve professional competencies.
• Supervise students in various school settings (classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, etc.).
• Maintain appropriate records and monitor the use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits.
• Knowledge and use of culturally responsive practices.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Capability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak clearly and audibly in normal conversation, on the telephone, and when addressing groups.
• Ability to travel to school and other local locations, sometimes with little notice, as well as attend state meetings.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, and sufficient manual dexterity to use office technology.
• Sufficient mobility to move about the work area.
• Sufficient vision to read printed materials, see distant objects clearly, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to comprehend conversations in person and on the telephone, and distinguish sounds up to twenty feet.
• Occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to fifteen pounds.

Work Environment

Moderate noise typical of a classroom/office setting, including computers, printers, telephones, conversations, meetings, and hallway interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• MSDE-issued professional teacher certificate with appropriate content endorsement.
• Bilingual (Spanish).
• Familiarity with FCPS policies, goals, and programs.