Building Substitute

DC SCHOLARS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DC Scholars Public Charter School is seeking a full-time Building Substitute Teacher to provide consistent instructional, culture, and operational support across its Preschool–8th grade school community. This is a school-based role designed to ensure instructional continuity and maintain a positive learning environment when staff members are absent or classrooms require additional coverage. The Building Substitute Teacher is crucial for protecting instructional time, reinforcing schoolwide expectations, and supporting a calm, safe, joyful, and achievement-oriented environment. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, student-centered, and eager to grow, with potential for future roles within the school.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Ability to work full-time, in person, Monday through Friday.
Strong attendance, punctuality, and reliability.
Ability to support students across Preschool–8th grade.
Ability to pass required background checks and employment clearances.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of professional experience in a school setting.
Experience supporting students with behavioral, academic, or social-emotional needs.
Experience working with students in underserved communities, including tutoring, mentoring, aftercare, summer programming, youth development, or classroom support.
Interest in growing into an Associate Teacher, Lead Associate Teacher, or classroom teaching role over time.
Passion for educational equity and commitment to the mission and vision of DC Scholars.
Alignment with DC Scholars’ PATH values: Prepared, Attentive, Thoughtful, and Hardworking.
High standards of excellence for self and others.
Desire to collaborate with teachers, leaders, families, and teammates.
Strong emotional intelligence, empathy, and professional judgment.
Belief that all students can achieve at high levels with the right support.
Flexibility in responding to the evolving needs of students, staff, and the school community.
Willingness to receive feedback, grow quickly, and contribute to a strong schoolwide culture.
Respect for others’ time and a commitment to professionalism through punctuality, preparedness, and clear, timely communication.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom coverage when teachers, associate teachers, dedicated aides, or other instructional staff members are absent.
Follow prepared lesson plans and instructional materials to ensure students continue learning during staff absences.
Deliver instruction with clarity, energy, and urgency while maintaining high expectations for student engagement and behavior.
Support students in completing classwork, assessments, independent practice, small group tasks, and other assigned learning activities.
Maintain accurate attendance records and support documentation expectations as assigned.
Ensure classrooms remain orderly, safe, and prepared for learning.
Communicate any instructional, behavioral, safety, or operational concerns to the appropriate administrator in a timely manner.
Model and reinforce DC Scholars’ PATH values: Prepared, Attentive, Thoughtful, and Hardworking.
Uphold schoolwide routines and expectations during arrival, transitions, lunch, recess, dismissal, and classroom instruction.
Support a positive, structured, and respectful learning environment in classrooms and shared spaces.
Use proactive behavior strategies, positive narration, clear directions, and appropriate redirection to support student success.
Reinforce classroom norms, routines, and procedures with consistency and care.
Support implementation of schoolwide culture systems, including behavior expectations, incentives, consequences, and documentation tools as directed.
Actively monitor students to promote safety, belonging, and productive engagement.
Support small group instruction in ELA, math, foundational skills, or intervention blocks when not assigned to classroom coverage.
Assist with i-Ready usage, independent learning rotations, and targeted academic support.
Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who need additional academic, behavioral, or social-emotional support.
Support students with diverse learning needs, including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, and students receiving intervention.
Assist with behavior support, restorative conversations, and student reset opportunities as directed by school leadership.
Collaborate with teachers, associate teachers, dedicated aides, and administrators to ensure students receive consistent support.
Demonstrate an unwavering belief in the ability of the organization, colleagues, students, and self to grow.
Take personal responsibility for work quality, follow-through, and professional growth.
Solicit, receive, and respond to feedback with a growth mindset.
Share constructive feedback so that colleagues and the organization can continue to improve.
Complete tasks by agreed-upon deadlines.
Meet professional expectations for dress, time, attendance, communication, and conduct.
Communicate clearly and frequently, responding to messages, calls, and emails in alignment with organization-wide norms for timeliness.
Build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and school leaders.
Contribute to a team culture rooted in professionalism, collaboration, humility, urgency, and care.
Support across grade levels from Preschool through 8th grade based on school need.
Provide coverage and support in general education, special education, specials, intervention, and common spaces as assigned.
Step into different roles throughout the day with professionalism and readiness.
Support school events, family engagement activities, testing days, field trips, and other schoolwide priorities as needed.
Maintain confidentiality and sound professional judgment in all student, staff, and family matters.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the school administration team.

Benefits

High-quality, personalized professional development.
Regular coaching and feedback to support growth.
A caring school community that values relationships with students and families.
Opportunities to build instructional skills across grade levels and content areas.
A potential talent pipeline into future instructional roles, including Associate Teacher, Lead Associate Teacher, and classroom teacher pathways.
Opportunities for teacher leadership, including Family Engagement Committee, mentorship opportunities, and schoolwide initiatives.
Potential to receive performance bonuses for student growth and achievement.
403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts through LifeMart