Substitute Teacher (On-Call Pool)

Davis Chicago•Chicago, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Davis School Chicago is building an on-call pool of substitute teachers for its college-preparatory high school, which is scheduled to open in downtown Chicago in fall 2027. Substitute teachers deliver prepared lessons across subjects, maintain a culture of warmth, respect, and intellectual excellence, and provide clear handoffs to returning teachers and school leadership. Assignments may be for a day or a longer stretch, with availability windows agreed upon with the school. The school seeks educators who can enter any classroom with warmth and high standards, adapt thoughtfully to lesson plans, communicate reliably, and contribute to a collaborative school culture. Substitutes are treated as educators, receive proper briefings, and may be remembered when part-time or full-time roles become available. The role requires a bachelor’s degree. Secondary teaching or substitute experience is preferred, high school experience is highly preferred, and experience in college-preparatory, independent, Jewish day, or faith-based schools is a plus. Being Jewish is not a requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Reliable on-call availability during windows agreed with the school.
Evidence of the ability to manage a classroom with warmth and high standards.

Nice To Haves

Secondary (grades 6–12) teaching or substitute experience preferred; high school (grades 9–12) experience highly preferred.
College-preparatory, independent, Jewish day, or faith-based school experience is a plus.
Fewer years of experience may be acceptable for candidates demonstrating exceptional craft.

Responsibilities

Deliver prepared lessons faithfully across subjects and adapt with judgment when classroom needs require it.
Maintain a classroom culture of warmth, respect, and meaningful academic work.
Communicate clear handoffs to returning teachers and school leadership.
Set and honor agreed availability windows so the school can plan.