2026-2027 - Lower School - 4th Grade Long Term Substitute

Isidore Newman School seeks a talented and dynamic Lower School 4th Grade Substitute Teacher to serve during a maternity leave period (August-November) during the 2026-2027 academic year. The role of the Lower School 4th Grade Substitute Teacher is multifaceted. The successful applicant will possess excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills; demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills; be technologically savvy and computer literate; have an abiding interest in helping students to experience academic and social growth; be successful in working with teams; be willing to contribute to school activities outside of the assigned classroom; possess a strong understanding of the developmental level of the students they teach; and genuinely love to work with children and educators at the elementary level.

The most important qualifications include:

● A bachelor's degree or higher in elementary education or a related field
● Experience as an elementary grade educator
● Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the elementary level
● Professional orientation toward collaboration and innovation
● A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
● Enthusiasm for teaching children
● Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion
● A positive attitude, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills
● Ability to engage, motivate, and develop student learning
● Must meet and maintain all federal, state, and local requirements to work in an educational childcare setting.

Significant responsibilities include:

● Plan and execute lessons that meet the differentiated needs of our students including whole group, small group, and individual instruction, and fulfill the skills and content of the grade level
● Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
● Facilitate the educational and social development of the students
● Create an environment of respect and rapport that is safe and conducive to learning
● Use instructional time effectively
● Collaborate positively with the grade level colleagues as well as other lower school faculty around teaching and learning and have a growth mindset
● Assess the students in a variety of ways, both formal and informal, and use assessment to guide instruction for student growth, development, and learning.
● Communicate openly and effectively with parents including but not limited to Parents Nights, Parent Teacher Conferences, Curriculum Conversations
● Participate in field trips and special traditions and activities of the grade level
● Maintain student records, display student work, and maintain a neat and organized environment for learning
● Model appropriate presence daily and ensure that students adhere to Lower School behavioral expectations
● Complete Lower School duties and responsibilities as assigned

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume, educational philosophy statement, and names of three professional references.