Substitute Teach - Grades 4th-12th

Job Description 2025/2026 School Year Yellow Wood Academyis seeking qualified Long-Term Substitute Teachers. The ideal candidate will be available for general education classes in grades 4-12. The days and hours can vary, typically Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We are looking for someone who is available for a longer-term commitment, with the potential for additional assignments depending on needs. Why You Should Teach at Yellow Wood Academy AtYellow Wood Academy (YWA), everything we do is centered around the student. We are a team of dedicated educators focused on providing a personalized, inclusive, and adaptive learning environment that nurtures the academic and social-emotional development of each child. As aLong-Term Substitute Teacher, you’ll have the unique opportunity to teach neurodiverse students, helping them engage with language in a way that accommodates their individual needs. At YWA, we strive to provide meaningful learning experiences through one-on-one support and small group instruction, while adapting your teaching style and pace to meet each student’s learning needs. YWA's Educational Philosophy At YWA, we believe that every student deserves the tools, encouragement, and support to pursue their personal academic journey. Our one on one and small group programs are academically rigorous yet personalized, addressing the whole child by focusing on their cognitive, emotional, and social growth. We recognize that each student has a unique learning profile and requires an educational environment where they are able to explore and grow in their own way, at their own pace. YWA Community Values Yellow Wood Academy fosters a diverse and inclusive community, which is key to promoting an environment that inspires both learning and growth. We value diversity in all forms, including learning styles, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, and life experiences. Our school emphasizes respect for differences, the development of the individual, and the integration of a variety of perspectives into the educational experience. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required. • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States. • Respect and dedication to working with neurodiverse students and those requiring additional accommodations. • Ability to adapt teaching methods and materials to individual students’ needs, ensuring inclusivity and engagement. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to express ideas clearly. • Flexible and adaptable to evolving requirements and changes in educational needs. • Capable of maintaining confidentiality and security of sensitive student information. • Experience working in a diverse, student-centered environment is a plus. • Ability to use Google Suite/Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), and willingness to learn and use the school’s integrated data-based software system. • Successful completion of a background check and three professional references required. Responsibilities: • The guest teacher provides instruction to students (as directed by the instructor's lesson plans) including assessment, instruction, and evaluation of students in the absence of the regular teacher. • Guest teachers may also be asked to provide class coverage on an as needed basis. • Interact with students and maintain a cordial and cooperative working relationship with colleagues, parents, administrators, and other staff. • Provide guidance to students that will promote their educational development. • Follow teacher's lesson plans and provide documentation as to the progress achieved during the substitute assignment. Schedule: • Monday to Friday 8:00-3:30 as needed • On call for daily and longer term assignments Pay: $150.00 - $200.00 per day Work Location: In person