Short-Term Substitute Teacher – Chemistry
About The Position
New Trier High School is hiring a short-term substitute teacher for a Chemistry assignment at its Winnetka Campus from December 7–11, 2026. The five-day assignment includes two sections of Honors Chemistry and two sections of Highest Honors Chemistry. The teaching schedule includes Early Bird and periods 1B/5AB, 2A/6AB, and 3AB/7A. On Anchor Day, classes meet during periods 3, 5, and 6, with no Early Bird class. Total compensation for the assignment is $772.70. The substitute reports to the Science Department Chair. Substitute teachers provide an environment conducive to a positive learning experience, use technology to enhance instruction, communicate clearly with staff and students, and follow the policies and procedures in the New Trier Substitute Teacher Handbook. The role requires frequent movement around the classroom and other parts of the school. Upon hiring, substitutes must attend mandatory training and complete required online training before being placed in a classroom. Only officially hired individuals on the approved list may attend training sessions. New Trier welcomes qualified candidates seeking a collaborative team environment and describes its commitment to a Culture of Belonging through its New Trier 2030 Strategic Plan. The posting notes the school’s academic and extracurricular programs and its enrollment of 3,683 students.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License or a Substitute License registered in North Cook Intermediate Service Center, Region 05.
- The ISBE Short Term Substitute License is not accepted.
- Possess exemplary interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and distinctly with staff and students.
- Be able to move about frequently in the classroom and in various other parts of the school.
Responsibilities
- Provide an environment conducive to a positive learning experience.
- Use technology to enhance instruction.
- Communicate clearly and distinctly with staff and students.
- Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the New Trier Substitute Teacher Handbook.
- Teach two sections of Honors Chemistry and two sections of Highest Honors Chemistry during the assignment.
- Attend mandatory training and complete required online training before being placed in a classroom.
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