Long-Term Substitute

Trinity Episcopal School is seeking a full-time Long-Term Substitute for 3rd Grade, effective February 1 through June 3, 2027. Reporting directly to the Head of Lower School, this interim role is responsible for all aspects related to the teaching and learning of the classroom and is expected to deliver all subjects of the academic curriculum of the lower school, as well as create and maintain a strong sense of community in the classroom. The long-term substitute role supports the work of the School by promoting the mission, values, and policies of Trinity Episcopal School.

Primary Responsibilities:

Facilitate learning for students

• Engage in standards-aligned planning of curricular units of study
• Utilize culturally sustaining curricular resources and practices
• Differentiate content and instruction using student data and assessment for students
• Evaluate student progress toward mastery using multiple standards-based assessment methods 
• Use intentional, research-based instructional methods grounded in Trinity’s educational philosophy (i.e., constructivist learning, workshop model, and problem-based learning)
• Design and utilize relevant digital technology to enhance student learning
• Demonstrate responsiveness, providing support for students within and beyond the school day. 

Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy for the core subjects of reading, writing, word study, mathematics, science, and social studies.

• Make instruction relevant to students 
• Stay current in the content area with awareness and understanding of trends and research in the profession
• Apply best pedagogical practices across the spectrum of each homeroom subject
• Apply assessment practices grounded in standards 

Know the students they teach

• Celebrate the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of students
• Challenge students to academic excellence while honoring them as individuals with unique potential
• Communicate and partner with parents/guardians regarding academic performance and behavior

Create an inclusive classroom community of respect and scholarly learning

• Attend to students’ emotional development, creating a compassionate community guided by kindness and consideration
• Hold students responsible for their actions through the use of restorative practices
• Model and teach Trinity’s Scholarly Habits
• Establish classroom systems and routines that are conducive to learning and collaboration
• Maintain a physical and/or digital environment that promotes student agency and access to materials and resources

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• Familiarity with and a commitment to the mission of independent schools and Trinity Episcopal School, and a commitment to our three primary values of scholarship, diversity, and spirituality, is a must
• A love for students and a willingness to go above and beyond in the best interests of students
• Integrity, sound judgment, self-confidence, maturity, and a sense of perspective

• A high level of energy and ability to work on multiple tasks/projects

• Ability to model, promote, and provide opportunities for students to live into the Trinity Honor Code

• Demonstrated sensitivity to students, faculty, and staff of varying racial, ethnic, religious, gender, cultural, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Education and Work Experience

• An undergraduate degree is required, with a preference for education
• Previous experience working with children in a K-5 classroom setting.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, writing, organizational, and communication skills
• An ability to effectively teach and manage a group of twenty (20+) children independently is necessary. Substitute teachers should also have previous experience working with children in a K-5 classroom setting. An undergraduate degree is required, and education majors or graduates are encouraged to apply.