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Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
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A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.
$34,998 / year median in Virginia
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher Episcopal High School - 4.7 Alexandria, VA Job Details $660 - $880 a week 9 hours ago Qualifications School experience Faculty collaboration Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives) Bachelor's degree Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Teaching experience with teenagers Teaching English language arts Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Multicultural competence in teaching Full Job Description Episcopal High School seeks an energetic, student-centered educator to join our English Department for two consecutive parental leaves. We welcome candidates interested in fulfilling the combined duration as well as those available for single-term assignments. The ideal candidate brings a passion for literature and composition, inclusive pedagogical practices, and an eagerness to engage with a dynamic boarding school community. Teaching Assignment First Leave Period (November 2 - December 18, 2026) : 4 sections total — 2 sections of 9th-Grade Fundamentals in Literature and Composition and 2 sections of 11th/12th-Grade Electives. Second Leave Period (February 1 - May 28, 2027; excluding 2 weeks for Spring Break) : 3 to 4 sections total — 1 section of 10th-Grade Genre Studies and 2 sections of 11th/12th-Grade Electives. Core Responsibilities Deliver engaging, culturally responsive instruction across foundational and elective Upper School English courses. Provide timely, actionable feedback on student writing and analytical thinking. Collaborate with department colleagues to maintain curriculum alignment and shared learning goals. Participate actively in the life of the School; optional residential life or co-curricular duties can be integrated into the role based on candidate interest and availability. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, or a related discipline (Master's preferred). Proven success teaching high school English in a collaborative academic environment. Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and belonging in classroom practices. References that speak to adaptability, creativity, and effective rapport-building with adolescents. Compensation $660 - $880 per week.
Benefits
- Parental Leave