Middle School Science and Social Studies Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Academy of St. Matthias Apostle

The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle is hiring a Middle School Science and Social Studies Long-Term Substitute Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
This role will report to the Principal and the salary is $40,000 to $43,000.

The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle is a PK3-8 Catholic school serving a diverse community in Lanham, Maryland. Celebrating its 65th anniversary during the  school year, the Academy is committed to forming students spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. Our school motto is "Rooted in Faith;
Growing in Excellence", and our community is dedicated to providing a nurturing, faith-filled environment in which every student is known, supported, and challenged to grow.

• Contributes to the acquisition of knowledge, development, and progress of students.
• Displays knowledge in multiple subject areas and shows a desire to become proficient in all areas of the curriculum.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards student learning, teaching methods, and personal/professional growth as a group.
• Shows a strong belief in their own abilities and takes responsibility for their students' outcomes while advocating for them.
• Efficiently operates within existing educational systems and has faith in their students' potential to succeed.
• Facilitates problem-solving activities.
• Serves as a role model for students.
• Invests in the well-being, health, and safety of learners.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and communicate various subjects, while following school procedures and protocols.

• Understanding of appropriate teaching methods for students in the corresponding grade level
• Willingness and ability to work with students of the specified age group who come from diverse backgrounds and have varying abilities, in order to help them achieve their educational objectives
• Capability to organize tasks and manage time effectively in order to meet numerous and diverse deadlines; ability to handle both small and large groups of students in a classroom setting; and skill in effectively communicating with students, even on sensitive topics
• Familiarity with assistive technologies, internet and email systems, as well as word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of technology and their use in instruction to enhance student learning
• Proficiency in using various office and video equipment