Substitute Teacher Per Diem

Northwest Yeshiva High School is a vibrant learning community grounded in Jewish values, tradition, and a deep commitment to academic and personal excellence. Our students are challenged to think critically, grow ethically, and graduate prepared to meet life’s opportunities and responsibilities with confidence and purpose. Our faculty and staff are the heart of this mission. Educators and professionals at NYHS are respected, supported, and genuinely valued by a close-knit community of students, families, and colleagues.

About the role

Northwest Yeshiva High School is seeking a Per Diem Substitute High School teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role of the Substitute Teacher is to foster a love for learning and make learning accessible for all students. This position will include substitute teaching General Education and Judaic Studies. Class sizes are small and range from 7-10 students.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert learning and engagement with students following lesson plans and instruction.
• Provide skillful classroom management practices (routines and procedures) to ensure a safe, orderly, positive, enjoyable, and productive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively in situations that may be time sensitive with a variety of individuals including students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Uphold the philosophy, principles, policies, and procedures and represent NYHS positively in the school community and the wider community.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in secondary education, or a related discipline
• Experience in education, preferably at the secondary level
• Teaching certification preferred

Personal & Professional Attributes

• A passion for teaching and creating an engaging learning environment
• Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with high school-aged students
• A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning (social awareness, relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making) and project-based learning into the subject matter
• Strong organizational and communication abilities
• Strong judgment & decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient at working in a Google Drive environment and confident in learning new technology
• Ability to work and communicate well with students, families, faculty, and staff within the community

Benefits

We invest in our people by offering ongoing professional development, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package—reflecting our belief that a strong culture begins with caring for those who serve our students every day.

Pay

$40 - $50 per hour