Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 4s5s (Immediate December 19th, 2025)

Description

At The Childrens School (TCS) our community and curriculum intentionally reflect the world in which we fact our community is one of the most diverse among all of Atlantas and the nations independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates an environment where children and adults are free to be their authentic selves.

Our age 3 grade 8 students experience challenging academics embedded in a nurturing environment. Our innovative curriculum uses immersive play- and project-based learning to engage students connect them to the community around them and encourage them to make a positive impact on our ever-changing world.

The Childrens School seeks an experienced full-time Long-Term Substitute Teacher for 4s / 5s to start immediately through December 19 2025.

The Long-Term Substitute Lead Teacher at The Childrens School (TCS) is responsible for student learning classroom instruction and management and curriculum creation / implementation in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School in the core subject areas or in a specialty area depending on the teaching role and grade-level position.

Day to day a Long-Term Substitute Lead Teacher will :

Communicate collaborate plan and work effectively in teaching partnerships

Motivate nurture and challenge students

Play a meaningful role in each students daily school life

Co-plan engaging curriculum and contribute to the effective operation of the overall educational program

Help plan and carry out daily activities and evaluate the effectiveness of those activities

Establish and maintain a creative self-directed collaborative and culturally inclusive learning environment

Gather formative and formal feedback about student progress to guide student learning

Assist with evaluating progress report writing and family conferences

Ensure the safety and well-being of the children

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Minimum Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree

Applicable experience working with children through a child development lens

Understands child development

Skilled at establishing meaningful relationships with students as a critical foundation for student engagement and academic achievement

Possess the following characteristics :

Alignment with the TCS Philosophy of Learning and values

Alignment with progressive pedagogical practices

Child-centeredness

Authenticity

Contagious optimism and enthusiasm

Playfulness

Honesty and Integrity

Collaboration-mindedness empathy self-awareness and reflective skills

Intrinsic motivation initiative and high standards

Adaptation resilience iterative mindset and willingness to take risks fail and recover

Critical thinking inquisitiveness and boundless curiosity and enthusiasm

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Comfort in the use of digital technology and media

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience teaching children in a classroom setting preferably in elementary grades

Bachelors degree in Education or related field which includes a Child Development focus

Passion for and experience in the work of diversity equity and inclusion

The Childrens School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We believe that in order for children to fully sensitively and effectively engage in their communities they must possess strong local cultural and global competence. To that end we learn from and enrich ourselves with multiple perspectives and welcome people of any country of origin culture disability ethnicity gender expression gender identity physical appearance race religious choice family structure sex sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.

Compensation commensurate with experience. We welcome all persons to apply .

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Early Childhood Education,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Computer Literacy,Teaching,Cordova,Experience with Children,Toddler Care

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1