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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for flexible teacher in the United States is $46,590.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Flexible Teachers are educators who adapt to various teaching environments, grade levels, and subjects based on the needs of a school or educational institution. They may work as substitute teachers, cover multiple classes, or fill in temporary roles. Flexibility is key, as they often adjust lesson plans and teaching styles to fit different classrooms. This role requires strong adaptability, classroom management skills, and the ability to quickly build rapport with students. Flexible Teachers help ensure continuity of learning when regular teachers are unavailable or when schools require additional instructional support.

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As a Flexible Teacher, you may be assigned to different classrooms or grade levels, sometimes on short notice. This role requires adaptability, as you'll need to quickly assess each class's dynamics, adjust lesson plans, and build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds. Collaboration with permanent staff and administrators is common, enabling you to share resources and ensure continuity in learning. Embracing flexibility not only helps you manage unexpected challenges but also enhances your teaching skills and broadens your experience, making it a valuable stepping stone for career advancement in education.

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Korean Language Leave Replacement Teacher

Democracy Prep Public Schools

New York, NY • On-site

$55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Who You Are

  • An educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars. 
  • A self-reflective and self-aware teammate who is dedicated to aligning their classroom to Democracy Prep's commitment to antiracism and who is eager to use these skills to contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • A flexible teacher who is comfortable in multiple content areas, able to build relationships quickly with scholars, and willing to follow the guidelines and systems of others. 
  • A graduate of a Bachelor's degree program (required).

What You'll Do

  • Fully cover all aspects of a lead teacher's class on days(s) they are absent. This includes but is not limited to: writing and implementing  lesson plans, delivering lesson presentations, and grading the daily assignments. In most instances, this coverage will be for long-term leaves, but may also include daily coverage. Coverage assignments will be determined by the Senior Director of Talent Development. You can expect to cover assignments in more than one Democracy Prep school over the course of the year. Coverage assignments may occur in elementary, middle, or high school settings.
  • Work to ensure that scholars enjoy a classroom culture characterized by high expectations and high support.
  • Create an inclusive classroom and school community by engaging in training, reflection, and dialogue around issues of race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion for our staff and scholars.
  • Plan and prepare for effective implementation of a coherent, research-based curriculum.

Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice.

  • Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective and frequent communication.
  • Continuously improve your professional practice through weekly coaching sessions and professional development.
  • Cultivate the social-emotional well-being of all scholars by building a positive classroom culture that leverages strong partnerships with scholars, their families, and the school's scholar support team.
  • During long-term coverage assignments, engage in whole-school events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutoring, and other activities/duties as needed and assigned by school leadership.
Work Schedule 
 
This is a fully on-site, school-based role that requires in-person attendance five days per week. The position does not include a remote or work-from-home option.


Compensation

Salary starts at $55,200 and commensurate with your experience. Democracy Prep employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, a smartphone, and a laptop. Along with participating in the mandatory TRS, employees have the choice of enrolling in a pre-tax 403b or post-tax Roth with Democracy Prep.

This is an in-person position, reporting five days a week to one of our ten schools across Harlem and the Bronx.

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Democracy Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars who will change the world. We strongly believe that by building a DREAM team that represents numerous perspectives, backgrounds, and expertises, we can achieve this goal together. This is a value we highly support and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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