Substitute Teacher Grades 1 - 8

About the Role

Waldorf School of New Orleans is looking for energetic and motivated substitute teachers to work with students from nursery through 8th grade. The best candidates for substitute teacher jobs have a bachelor’s degree and enjoy working with children. They are flexible and have some sort of education experience. Successful candidates will have to undergo a background check. Substitute Teachers may be asked to work at either of our two campuses (2010 Peniston St and/or 2539 Columbus St). This position is for the 2026/2027 School Year.

Responsibilities

• Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate.
• Assign classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans.
• Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students.
• Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment.
• Supervise students out of class such as in hallways and at playgrounds.
• Learn and follow the professional expectations outlined in the WSNO Employee Handbook.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Minimum Years of Experience: 0-1
• Must have an interest in Waldorf Education
• Successful candidates will have to undergo a background check

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong command of English language
• Average competency in most or all subjects
• Ability to remember many names
• Flexible, friendly and good at establishing quick rapport with students
• Setting the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management
• Reliable and dependable professionals
• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Job Type: Part-time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Work Location: Multiple locations