Substitute Teacher

What you'll do

Our substitutes have the opportunity to sub in a range of placements depending on their knowledge, skills, and abilities, availability, and personal preferences. Placements include lead grade-level teaching roles, lead specialist teaching roles, instructional support roles, or Extended Day program teaching roles.

Substitute Teachers are expected to collaborate with staff to manage classroom routines, ensure a smooth educational experience while following curriculum plans and approaching behavior challenges through the lens of Responsive Classroom strategies, and providing a summary of what happened in the classroom(s) so the teacher(s) can review upon their return.

While the school strives to place substitutes well in advance, we do reach out with last‑minute placement requests.

The ideal candidates for this role bring the typical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Committed to upholding our school values and contributing to a welcoming, inclusive environment for all is expected
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills required
• Must be proactive and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Must be committed to student and family confidentiality
• Excellent oral, written, and presentational skills in the English language is required; fluency in additional languages a plus
• Adaptable & able to work in a dynamic environment is required
• Strong organizational and time management skills is required
• Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail is required
• Ability to remain calm and rational in emotionally heightened situations required
• Fluency in MSFT Suite programs is required
• Classroom management skills is strongly preferred
• Interested in and brings experience working with students in grades Pre‑K through 5 is strongly preferred
• Feels comfortable subbing in a range of roles and classrooms is preferred
• Knowledgeable in childhood developmental stages for ages 4 - 11 preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field or a combination of education and experience is preferred, but not required
• Teaching certificate is preferred, but not required

The hourly rate for this role is $30.50 for non‑certified teachers and $34.50 for certified teachers. Due to the part‑time and/or ad hoc nature of the substitute teacher role, this is not a benefits‑eligible position.

Substitute teachers do accrue paid sick and safe time based on the City of Seattle law. 1 hour of paid sick and safe time is accrued per every 40 hours worked. They also have access to our Employee Assistance Program resources.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining interest in this role and working at Epiphany School. We are currently in need of substitute teachers who have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead grade level and/or specialist classrooms, however, we also are looking for earlier career teaching staff who can support as instructional assistants or our Extended Day program.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Final offer will be contingent on the successful completion of a background, education, and employment check.

Epiphany School is a non‑parochial, independent elementary school serving grades pre‑kindergarten through fifth grade. The school mission is to challenge and support all students to become confident, curious, and courageous learners through innovative teaching in a caring and inclusive environment. We strive to inspire every child to discover meaning and purpose in a life of learning and actively cultivate an awareness and respect for diversity in all forms.

We aim to create a positive, joyful, and inclusive community by embracing the following values:

We encourage empathy through the strength of our differences, awareness of our global surroundings, and adherence to high standards of conduct.

We build integrity and trust by…