Substitute Teacher - Middle & Upper School

Do you dream of igniting a love of learning in young minds? Are you a passionate instructor who thrives in a collaborative environment? If so, Miami Country Day School could be your perfect fit! We are seeking a creative and collaborative substitute teacher to join our vibrant Middle & Upper School (Grades 6-12) community for the 2026-2027 school year. Here, you'll nurture a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, exploration, and a love for lifelong learning for all our Spartan students. If you're a passionate instructor who thrives in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply! Together, we can empower our students to become confident, compassionate leaders who make a positive impact on the world.

Miami Country Day School was founded in 1938 as a residential proprietary boarding school for boys through eighth grade and has evolved remarkably over the past 88 years. The School has become a coeducational, nonprofit, interdenominational school with approximately 1400 students in Pre-Kindergarten3 through grade 12 representing approximately 44 countries. The school emphasizes the education of the whole person through the core values of honor, respect, wisdom, purpose and compassion.

JOB SUMMARY:

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the Substitute Teacher helps students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and provides meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Reports to division office at beginning of school day (7:45) to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the Division personnel.
• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, etc.
• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunch duty, recess duty, etc.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Knows school procedures and regulations. • Performs other related duties as directed by Division personnel.
• Adheres to established Miami Country Day School policies described in the MCDS Employee Handbook.

SCHEDULE:

School hours are Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–3:20 PM

PAY RATE:

• Half Day: $75
• Full Day: $135