Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women - 2.3 Rochester, NY Job Details Temporary From $47,543 a year 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Experience working with middle schoolers Working with students

Full Job Description Application Instructions:

Submit cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to by August 31, 2026, for full consideration.

Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher:

U.S. History and Global II Full-Time (1.0 FTE). This position is available from November 2026 - March 2027. Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher About Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women Our Lady of Mercy is an independent Catholic all-girls middle and high school deeply rooted in the Mercy faith tradition. We welcome all girls in grades six through twelve — inclusive of all incomes, races, and faith affiliations — who are seeking an alternative to public school or who wish to continue to pursue a faith-based education. We have a strong history of providing quality education to young women, empowering them to excel academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, along with a dedication to Mercy values sets us apart as a leader in Catholic education. Mercy builds life-changingcompetence, confidence, and compassionthat prepares and inspires young women to achieve the highest level of success in college, in career, and in the community.

Job Summary:

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women, an institution known for its tradition of excellence, is seeking a dedicated Long-Term Substitute High School Social Studies Teacher (U.S. History & Global History II) for November 2026 - March 2027. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity about world history and civics while developing students' skills in critical thinking, document analysis, and primary source evaluation. Working collaboratively with department colleagues and communicating effectively with families, the teacher will support the academic and personal growth of all students. Candidates are expected to embody and communicate the school's mission, philosophy, and core values, inspiring students to grow into young women of heart, faith, and courage in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, prepares, and delivers classroom instruction using a variety of presentation methods to keep students engaged and meet their instructional needs
• Embraces and utilizes technology in lesson planning and instruction
• Manages student classroom behavior to promote a safe, positive, and optimal learning environment. This may include reporting incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, and adhering to state law and school policies
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration and preparing progress and final report cards
• Collaborates with the instructional team, accepts feedback, and incorporates improvements into lesson plans
• Fosters and maintains open collaborative communication with parents, administration, and school counselors
• Attends department and faculty meetings and contributes to meaningful discussion regarding curriculum, instruction, and evaluation
• Assumes additional responsibilities including but not limited to homeroom, study hall, lunch duty, substitute teaching, as needed
• Upholds the mission of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
• Demonstrates the Mercy charisms and acts as a role model of world class learning
• Promotes Mercy values and Critical Concerns in our community
• Participates in Mercy traditions and celebrations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in history, social studies education, or related content area
• Experience in classroom instruction at the middle and/or high school levels
• Demonstrates success in classroom management and a commitment to the success of students
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in history, education, or related content area
• New York State teacher certification in specific content areas (Social Studies)
• Five years' teaching experience or equivalent experience in content area
• Experience teaching in an independent school setting

Pay Range:

• Minimum $47,543 per year (Compensation for this position is set at a daily rate, calculated based on the candidate's years of relevant experience and educational background in accordance with our salary schedule) _________________________________________________________________________________________ Equal Opportunity Employment Policy Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women has a clear vision: to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

Helping us achieve this vision is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Accordingly, all applicants for employment are to be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizen status, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy pertains to every aspect of an individual's relationship with the school, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination.

Pay:

From $47,543.00 per year

Work Location:

In person