What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School/ Middle School Substitute Teacher Job Posting position at Severn School?
WHY JOIN THE SEVERN TEAM?
Salary & Benefits
Joining the Severn team offers the following financial benefits:
- Competitive Salaries
- 403(b) with Matching Funds
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Severn employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits packages:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Work-Life Balance
Severn offers paid personal leave and sick leave. Full-time employees are eligible to earn vacation time.
Additionally, Severn closes for two, two-week periods during the year. These are Winter Break and Spring Break. (Full-time 12-month employees are required to work one of those four weeks.)Tuition Remission
Each full-time faculty and staff member is eligible for 50 percent tuition remission for children admitted to the School.New Faculty Support
Our 122 full- and part-time faculty members allow for the small 10-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and the average class size of 14. New faculty are enrolled in a mentoring program that assists them in acclimating to our community as well as allowing time for reflection on issues related to being a teacher. All employees are supported by the appropriate division head, the academic dean, as well as department chairs and peer mentors.Professional Development
Faculty are encouraged to pursue professional development. Severn School assists employees in paying 75 percent of tuition costs for education which maintains or improves skills required for the employee’s current position or meets express requirements imposed by the School as a condition of employment.
Severn Upper School/ Middle School Substitute Teacher Job Posting
Severn Middle and Upper schools are accepting resumes for substitute teachers for the 2026-27 school year for all grades (grades 6 to 12). Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and professional references to Kimberly Coughlin, Director of Studies at subhiring@severnschool.com.
Severn School seeks to attract, retain, and support faculty and staff who embrace the mission of our school. Severn School challenges its students to pursue excellence in character, conduct, and scholarship, to marshal the courage to lead, and to contribute to the world around them. We believe this is best realized in a community where adults model these qualities, where a culture of belonging is fostered, and where each student is known and valued.
Job Summary:
The substitute teacher takes attendance and then follows the lesson plan provided by the classroom teacher. The substitute teacher is also responsible for maintaining order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning. On occasion, the substitute teacher will be responsible for lunch coverage or break duty.
Daily Assignment Pay Rates:
$120 Full Day
$60 Half Day
Qualifications:
Available on short notice
Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, enthusiastic and reliable
Good time management and organizational skills
Engaging and positive personality
Relates respectfully with people of all backgrounds and ages
Works well as part of a small and cohesive team
Severn School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic in the administration of its employment and personnel policies, educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs, as and to the full extent required by applicable law.
Salary : $60 - $120