Building Substitute Teacher

Position Summary

The Building Substitute Teacher will fill in for teachers who are absent from school. If all teachers are
present, the building substitute will work as a teaching assistant or provide additional coverage in other areas of the school during the school day. 

This is a full-time, immediate opening for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

The Building Substitute Teacher will:

• Support the mission of the school
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students
• In collaboration with grade-level colleagues, plan and implement the academic program
• Implement the Open Circle curriculum and attend to the social and emotional development of individual students and the class as a whole.
• Differentiate teaching methods, assignments, and/or assessments to meet students’ needs.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and safety.
• Manage classroom administrative tasks, including taking daily attendance
• Perform dismissal, lunch, and recess duties as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the Head of School, Associate Head of School for Teaching & Learning, or Division Directors

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 1- 5 years experience working with students in elementary school grades
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills, a positive attitude that allows one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others

The Chestnut Hill School Offers: 

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision care benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Easy access to public transportation (Chestnut Hill D Line stop) with paid MBTA passes.
• A collaborative team approach and supportive work environment. 
• Opportunity to earn additional compensation through before-school or after-school care.

The Chestnut Hill School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.