Permanent Substitute Teacher (2026)

Title : Permanent Substitute Teacher

Primary Responsibilities :

The Permanent Substitute Teacher (PST) is a trained educator responsible for teaching K-8 classes covering duties and ensuring student well-being when permanent teachers are absent due to professional development or illness. The PST ensures continuity of instruction supervision and safety in the classroom and throughout the school.

Hours/Classification: Full-Time Monday through Friday (7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. with a 30 min. lunch); Non-exempt; In-Person; 10-month position

The Hamlin School seeks employees who are highly capable and responsible and who will work in full support of the schools mission and program each day. Hamlin employees are known for being caring compassionate collaborative and dedicated professionals who treat all members of the community with respect.

At The Hamlin School we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and professional experience that show their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of a learning community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom and duty coverage for absent teachers (short- or long-term)
• Teach content and skills in K8 subject areas utilizing the Hamlin curriculum and appropriate learning materials
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials as needed in emergency situations
• Administer or supervise in-class assessments
• Maintain appropriate daily records (attendance accident reports etc.)
• Communicate with the regular teacher/advisor about the days success and report incidents to the division head
• Maintain standards of student behavior to foster a joyful and productive classroom environment
• Supervise students outside the classroom (lunch recess carpool fire drills field trips)
• When not needed for substitute teaching proactively reach out to the Program Operations Manager for ad hoc assignments within the school
  

Desired Personal Qualities:

The PST is a steady hand modeling joy competency flexibility and excellent organizational skills. As a trusted colleague and hardworking team player the PST partners thoughtfully with teachers and administrators. Comfort with Google Suite applications and Apple hardware/software (MacBooks and iPads) is essential.

Preferred Professional Skills and Experience:

• B.A. in Education or a related field
• 12 years of experience working with school-age children in a group or classroom setting
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Apple devices (MacBooks iPads)

Physical Requirements :

• This position is 100% on site.
• Ability to lift and carry packages and equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to walk stand and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
• Demonstrate normal depth perception
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard operate standard office equipment and use a telephone
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides

Work Authorization Requirements

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening (Livescan)
• Authorized to work in the United States (I-9)
• Provide health (TB) clearance (an update is expected every four years)

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal classroom/school setting that one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work indoors in a standard office environment computer lab and/or classroom environment
• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines