Substitute Teacher

DC Bilingual is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to provide daily instruction in Spanish and English in grades PK-5, when the lead teacher is absent. An ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish, but English-only and Spanish-only candidates will be considered.

DC Bilingual is seeking motivated staff that is committed to the school’s mission of student learning in Spanish and English, developing leadership, and valuing all cultures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction to students by creating a safe, nurturing, and intellectually challenging learning environment and by applying the DCB content curriculum, school-wide instructional strategies, non-negotiables, and best practices.
• In grades 3-5, act as the lead teacher in the classroom and follow teacher-provided lesson plans to deliver Spanish instruction in science and Spanish Literacy; and/or English instruction in math and English literacy, on days in which the lead teacher is absent.
• In grades PK-2, support a lead teacher as a co-teacher in the classroom, follow teacher-provided lesson plans and direction from the lead teacher to deliver Spanish instruction in science and Spanish Literacy; and/or English instruction in math and English literacy; and/or support students’ play.
• Cover specials classes, including PE, Art, Dance, Culinary Arts, and Technology in case of teacher absence.
• On days in which teachers are not absent, provide instruction and assessment support in various classrooms, and otherwise assist the lead teacher.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including various modalities of coaching; receive and provide critical feedback and implement all learning in the classroom; participate in grade-level team meetings and student-focused meetings
• Promote family engagement by developing a partnership with caretakers through ongoing positive communication, home visits and other activities that encourage active participation in student learning
• Adhere to the No Nonsense Nurture expectations for managing student relations and behaviors
• Meet all expectations as outlined by the DC Bilingual Leading and Learning Framework
• Abide by the DC Bilingual 7 Agreements
• Attend school-wide Justice, Equity, and Inclusion trainings and affinity group meetings
• Demonstrate dedication to the Professional Learning Community (PLC) by supporting school-wide initiatives and programs
• Other duties as assigned