SY26-27 Full-Time Substitute Teacher

DC Prep • Washington, DC

11d • $46,000 - $63,000 • Onsite

About The Position

DC Prep is seeking a Full-Time Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves delivering classroom instruction across six campuses, providing substitute coverage, and contributing positively to the classroom community. The substitute teacher will support instruction, communicate with families, reinforce classroom expectations, and actively participate in professional development. The position requires collaboration with lead teachers, seeking opportunities for classroom ownership, and maximizing impact through continuous learning and growth.

Requirements

• Experience working with students in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university preferred.
• Desire and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities.
• Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success.
• Extraordinary oral skills to effectively communicate with varied audiences.
• Comfort with and ability to write efficiently and effectively.
• Superior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions autonomously.
• Capable of thriving in circumstances involving ambiguity and nuance.
• Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationships.
• Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position.
• Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission, values and commitment to diversity.
• Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments.
• Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to spend the majority of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom, as well as talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs with or without accommodations.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
• Ability to handle potential high stress conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students in an urban public school with a record of high student achievement.
• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom instruction at one of DC Prep's six campus locations.
• Provide substitute coverage for classrooms based on daily/weekly needs.
• Contribute positively to the classroom community by supporting instruction.
• Communicate with families and reinforce classroom expectations and vision.
• Support instructional planning and delivery, including leading routines, structures, and transitions.
• Review lesson plans and materials in advance to prepare for effective implementation.
• Implement assigned small groups in literacy and math.
• Collaborate with lead teachers to implement structures that maximize student learning.
• Support the delivery of assessments.
• Assist in the collection and grading of classwork and homework.
• Meet regularly with lead teachers to ensure classroom community vision and Tier I supports are in place.
• Lead various components of the school day while carrying out the vision for classroom community.
• Follow student academic and behavior plans with fidelity.
• Meet regularly with lead teachers to agree upon and establish classroom norms and expectations.
• Participate in weekly individual or group professional development and coaching sessions.
• Perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, and assessments.
• Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned.
• Attend staff and student field trips, after-school events, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students, as needed.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 403b retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level