Substitute Teacher

About the role

Portledge School is an independent, pre-nursery through twelfth-grade preparatory day school on a 63-acre campus on Long Island's North Shore, serving approximately 525 students with a rigorous, student-centered college preparatory program. The school seeks per diem, daily substitute teachers to provide classroom instruction and supervision when regular teachers are absent.

Responsibilities

• Review and carry out the lesson plans, assignments, and routines left by the classroom teacher, adapting delivery as needed to keep students engaged.
• Take accurate attendance for each class period and report absences or tardiness according to established procedures.
• Maintain classroom management and a respectful, positive learning environment consistent with the school's code of conduct.
• Supervise students at all times, including during transitions, lunch, recess, hallway, bus, or other duties assigned in the absent teacher's schedule.
• Follow all emergency procedures, including fire drills, lockdowns, and evacuation plans.
• Follow individualized education programs (IEPs), 504 plans, and health or allergy accommodations as directed.
• Leave a written summary for the regular teacher describing lessons completed, student behavior, attendance issues, and anything requiring follow-up.
• Refer student discipline, health concerns, or safety issues to the appropriate administrator, nurse, or counselor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA degree minimum
• Teaching certification preferred
• Prior experience working with school-age children in a teaching, tutoring, coaching, or childcare role
• Superb written and oral communication as well as organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with classroom technology (interactive boards, Google Classroom, or similar)
• Uphold all School policies, including the dress code, and address violations according to applicable School procedure
• A commitment to embody the qualities of our Portledge community pillars: Kindness, Purpose, Honor, Respect
• Flexibility to accept assignments across grade levels and subjects, often on short notice
• Sound judgment, patience, and professionalism
• Reliability and punctuality

Pay

$175 per full day worked

Schedule

Per diem, daily substitute assignments accepted on a day-to-day basis; start date immediate as needed.