Resident Substitute Teacher

Supervisor to Role: School Director

Start/End Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm + some out of school time responsibilities

Compensation: $52,000-$60,000

About Us

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as a five-time National Blue Ribbon Award network, Classical’s scholars outperform over 95% of the charter schools in New York State by providing a transformational, liberating education through a classical curriculum focused on literacy, math, art, music, Latin, fitness, debate and character education.

Classical is an equal opportunity employer and Classical strongly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other reason prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to apply.

Summary of Role

All Classical faculty (teachers) share the undying belief that maximizing student achievement and development is at the core of our work. Our Resident Substitute Teachers commit to our mission and drive to meet key responsibilities through:

Curriculum & Instruction

• Preparing and facilitating lessons in absent-teacher classrooms across subjects and grade-levels using Classical’s scripted curriculum

• Maintaining high behavioral expectations, sustaining established classroom systems, and executing schoolwide procedures and routines


• Engaging with scholars and staff across a range of grade-levels


• Being consistently reliable and present; communicating effectively; demonstrating flexibility and responding productively to in-the-moment changes

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree from a 4-year college or university


• Have experience teaching at a high-performing charter school (preferred)


• Visible alignment to Classical’s mission and approach


• Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills


• Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency

Benefits

• A generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages


• Student Loan Counseling


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Commuter Reimbursement Account


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Gym/Fitness Reimbursement


• Calm Subscription


• Wellness benefits


• 401k