Lower School Substitute Teacher (PK3 - 3rd Grade)
Posted
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Position: Substitute Teacher
Department: Lower School
Available: 2025-26 School Year
Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, preschool through grade 12 college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.
Position Summary
Detroit Country Day School is seeking substitute teachers for PK3 – 3rd grade. The ideal applicant should have experience and enjoy working with elementary school students. Substitute Teachers provide classroom instruction and support in the classroom teacher's absence. The positions are on-call, working half or full workdays. The hours of work are between 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Essential Duties
- Deliver lesson plans and activities provided by classroom teachers
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Responsible for the health and safety of assigned students
- Implement school emergency procedures as necessary
- Collaborate with faculty, students, parents, and administrators as appropriate
- Perform other assigned teacher duties, as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, required
- Teaching Certification, preferred
- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience, preferred
- Flexible and willing to adapt to change on short notice
- Strong classroom management skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Collaborative team player
- Exceptional judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
Physical Requirements
- Regular standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Frequent bending or stooping
Interested candidates should apply at https://www.dcds.edu/about/careers. Please include a cover letter, resume, and three references.