Lower School Per-Diem Substitute Teacher

The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John

F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century.

Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity.

The Pingry School is seeking experienced, caring educators to serve as per-diem Lower School Substitute Teachers at our Short Hills Campus. Substitute Teachers provide classroom coverage for Kindergarten through Grade 5 on an as-needed basis.

This is an active teaching role. Substitute Teachers implement lesson plans, lead classroom instruction, maintain a positive and structured learning environment, and support students' academic, social, and emotional needs. They also provide attentive supervision during transitions, meals, recess, and other parts of the school day.

You will excel in this role if you enjoy teaching elementary-aged children, have strong classroom management skills, and can quickly establish clear expectations and positive relationships. Successful substitutes are flexible, dependable, and prepared to teach and care for students throughout the day rather than simply monitor independent work.

This is an on-call, per-diem position. Substitute Teachers must be available to work the full school day from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The daily rate is $170.

Implement the lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher. Present directions clearly, support student understanding, answer questions, and keep students actively engaged in their learning.

Establish and maintain a positive, orderly, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. Reinforce established routines and expectations, respond constructively to student behavior, and help students make responsible choices.

Observe students as they work, check for understanding, provide appropriate assistance, and encourage students to participate fully. Respond thoughtfully to students' academic, social, and emotional needs while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Provide attentive and active supervision during classroom instruction, transitions, arrival and dismissal, meals, recess, and other assigned learning or community activities. Remain aware of student locations, interactions, and safety throughout the day.

Adjust to different grade levels, classroom routines, teaching approaches, and daily schedules. Respond calmly and appropriately when plans change or when unexpected student or classroom needs arise.

Partner with classroom teachers, teaching associates, specialists, and administrators to support a safe and consistent student experience. Communicate important information about the day, including completed work, student progress, behavioral concerns, or other matters requiring follow-up.

Hold students to high academic and behavioral standards consistent with Pingry's mission and Honor Code. Model honesty, respect, responsibility, patience, and professionalism in every interaction.

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Previous classroom teaching, student teaching, or comparable lead‑teaching experience is required. Candidates currently completing an education degree may be considered if they have completed substantial supervised classroom experience, particularly student teaching.
• Previous experience teaching or working closely with elementary‑aged students is required.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including the ability to establish expectations, maintain routines, redirect behavior, and create a positive and productive learning environment.
• Genuine interest in educating and caring for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
• Ability to implement lesson plans effectively with limited preparation time while maintaining the classroom teacher's established expectations and routines.
• Sound judgment and the ability to respond appropriately to students' academic,…