Lower School Substitute Teacher

1 month ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Buckingham Browne & Nichols School Full time
Salary Range: $ per day

Start Date: As needed

Reports to: Lower School Director

Job Summary:

BB&N is seeking Lower School substitute teachers for the academic year to provide coverage for expected and unexpected faculty absences. Primary responsibilities include teaching in a range of age levels and subject areas and providing a consistent and optimal learning environment by following the lesson plans. Additional responsibilities include covering duties and attending events outside the classroom as needed.

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of teaching experience at the elementary school level, an understanding of cognitive and social development for children at this age, and a strong knowledge of instruction and assessment practices in Mathematics and English Language Arts. In addition, candidates should be well-versed in interdisciplinary curriculum, project work, and anti-bias curriculum. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate:

  • Joy working with elementary-aged students, and an understanding of child development for this age group
  • Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
  • Knowledge and commitment around diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the classroom climate and curriculum
  • A desire to continue seeking professional development
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues inside and outside of the curriculum
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and families
  • Curriculum design and assessment experience
  • Ability to receive feedback

Compensation: $195 per 8 am-3 pm day / $169 per 8 am-2 pm day / $78 per 3-hour block if less than a day, prorated as applicable.

To Apply:

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, we strongly encourage all employees to receive at least one of the Pfizer, or Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines before commencing employment.



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