Per Diem Substitute Teacher

Christina Seix Academy, an independent Pre-K to 8th grade boarding school, is seeking experienced substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Our purpose is to empower extraordinary young people to grow "From Potential to Achievement' by addressing the systemic educational and other barriers that have historically held back children from marginalized communities. We are proud to employ a culturally diverse faculty that is reflective of our diverse student population.

The Substitute Teacher would work with the Senior Director of Academic Programs and other instructional team members to support our nurturing and effective learning community, utilizing our 70 acre campus and state of the art facilities.

???????

Job responsibilities will include:

Academic

• Follow lesson plans and instructions left by the classroom teacher to ensure continuity of learning;

• Deliver instruction and manage classroom activities as outlined in sub plans;

• Take attendance and maintain accurate records for the day;

• Support students in completing assigned work and activities;

• Provide brief notes or a summary to the classroom teacher about student performance, progress, and classroom experiences during the absence;

• Integrate technology when applicable, as directed by lesson plans.

School Culture

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where students feel safe and supported;

• Uphold established classroom expectations and school-wide behavioral standards;

• Build rapport with students to foster engagement and maintain classroom order;

• Ensure smooth transitions during class periods, meals, trips, and other daily routines;

• Collaborate with colleagues and school staff to maintain a joyful, rigorous, and safe campus environment;

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to step into a variety of roles to support the school community, embracing the ethos of "the village."

Benefits

• Competitive per diem rate

• All meals provided (breakfast, lunch and take-home dinner)

Physical and Emotional Demands: Work is active; it may require long periods of standing and walking, as well as occasional sitting, reaching at or above shoulder height, twisting, pushing/pulling and stooping/bending/lifting to perform activities with students and staff; must be able to work in an open-concept environment where noise and other activities may at times interfere with concentration. Must be able to alter plans/routines when unexpected, stressful situations and multiple interruptions occur without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Christina Seix Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran or handicapped status in its hiring policies.

Application Instructions:

Interested individuals please send resumes, cover letters, educational philosophies and three professional references to Cari Welsh, the Director of People Operations and Talent Development, at

cwelsh@christinaseixacademy.org