Substitute Teacher; Per Diem

Position Summary

The Frederick Gunn School seeks dedicated and reliable Substitute Teachers to join our coverage pool for the 2026–27 academic year. Substitute Teachers will play a key role in ensuring continuity of student learning during faculty absences. They will maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment while implementing lesson plans provided by full-time faculty.

• Provide classroom coverage for absent teachers across multiple subject areas.
• Take attendance, follow lesson plans, and maintain academic continuity.
• Maintain classroom order and ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Engage students in meaningful activities, with support from department chairs in cases of emergency absences.
• Communicate with the absent teacher and/or department chair regarding lesson completion and student progress.
• Uphold school policies, procedures, and community standards.

• Teaching experience, or relevant experience working with adolescents, strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required (degree in Education preferred).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of disciplines and teaching styles.
• Successful completion of background check and reference screening.

Per Diem rate ($150 full-day/$75 half-day).

• Annual orientation before the start of the school year, covering:
• School policies and community expectations
• Classroom management techniques
• Technology systems used in instruction
• Emergency procedures
• Ongoing oversight and feedback from the Dean of Faculty/Coverage Coordinator

The Frederick Gunn School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Except in cases of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, or except as otherwise permitted or required by law, The Frederick Gunn School does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, learning disability or physical disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence or any other protected class status under applicable law with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, discharge from employment or other terms and conditions of employment.

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