Upper School Substitute Teacher

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School Upper School seeks highly responsible individuals who enjoy working with students in grades 6-12 to join our team as daily substitute teachers. Compensation is set at $20/teaching hour.

This great job for positive people interested in being a part of a wonderful learning community, and who have experience working with students in an educational environment. Content knowledge in core learning areas (Math, Science, English, History, Hebrew, Judaics, Jewish History, Arts, STEM, Spanish, Arabic) preferred.

The ideal applicant will be available for pre-arranged and last minute assignments for part or whole work days.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Takes initiative


• Highly responsible


• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations


• Ability to work with students across middle and high school, ranging from grades 6 to grade 12


• Collaborative team player


• Patient, calm, and supportive in high-intensity situations

• Bachelors degree required


• Degree in Education or related field, preferred


• Experience working with youth in formal or experiential learning setting, preferred


• Ability to offer instruction in a wide variety of disciplines, including any of the following, preferred: History, English, Math, Science, Jewish Text, Jewish History, Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish, Arts, STEM


• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ)

To learn more about this opportunity and the School, please visit https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds to apply.

Work Environment:

• Faculty may be asked to perform their work responsibilities on campus and/or at home. In both settings, the teacher is required to maintain a professional environment.


• While on campus, classes may be operating either in person or in an alternative setting. Teachers are expected to be present and accessible for the agreed upon hours regardless of the setting.


• In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the flu, which may be reduced by annual vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.