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Yeshivat Noam

Early Childhood Maternity Sub

Paramus, NJ

$15 - $20/hr

Yeshivat Noam in Paramus NJ is seeking an Early Childhood teacher to cover for an upcoming maternity leave. If interested please send resume to Kara Feldman at Kara.feldman@yeshivatnoam.org

Solomon Page

Sr. Design Program Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

September-January 2026 (maternity leave cover) * Location: Hybrid, 3-days/week onsite in Downtown Manhattan * Rate: $60-65/hour Responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end program management across design, U ...

High Tide Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

Summerville, SC · On-site

$48 - $50/hr

PRN Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) High Tide Dentistry High Tide Dentistry is looking for a PRN Dental Hygienist to help cover a maternity leave from October through January , with the potential ...

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How much do maternity leave cover jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for maternity leave cover in the United States is $44.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $48.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a maternity leave cover?

A Maternity Leave Cover job is a temporary position where an employee is hired to fill in for someone on maternity leave. These roles can last for several weeks or months, depending on the employer’s needs. The responsibilities typically mirror those of the employee on leave, ensuring continuity in the role. It can be a great opportunity to gain experience, expand your network, and potentially secure a permanent position if opportunities arise.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a maternity leave cover?

To thrive as a Maternity Leave Cover, you need strong adaptability, quick learning abilities, and relevant experience in the specific field or role you are covering, often supported by a related degree or proven work history. Familiarity with the organization's tools—such as CRM systems, industry-specific software, or project management platforms—is often required to quickly integrate and maintain workflow continuity. Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills are vital to smoothly interact with the existing team and ensure tasks are completed without disruption. These skills are crucial as success in a maternity leave cover position depends on seamlessly stepping into established processes and minimizing disruption during the original employee's absence.

What are common challenges in a maternity leave cover role, and how can they be overcome?

A common challenge for Maternity Leave Cover roles is quickly getting up to speed with ongoing projects and understanding existing workflows without extensive onboarding. You may also need to build rapport with the team and clients in a compressed timeframe. To succeed, it's helpful to be proactive in asking questions, seeking clarification, and using any documentation or handover notes provided. Strong communication and a flexible mindset are key to tackling unforeseen issues and maintaining productivity. Embracing these strategies helps ensure a smooth transition and supports the team while the permanent employee is away.

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Infographic showing various Maternity Leave Cover job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,429 per year, or $44.9 per hour.

Upper School Maternity Leave Substitute Math Teacher

FRIENDS CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION

Wynnewood, PA • On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Friends’ Central School Overview 

Friends’ Central School is an independent, coeducational Quaker day school founded in 1845 and serving approximately 815 students in Nursery through grade 12. Located in the Philadelphia suburbs, the School has two campuses. The Middle & Upper Schools are located just outside of  West Philadelphia in Wynnewood, and the Lower School is on our Old Gulph Road campus in the  heart of Wynnewood. 

The exceptional faculty at Friends’ Central offers a curriculum that cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical growth of our students. Our pedagogy is grounded in continuing revelation, reflection, integrity, and a willingness to accept responsibility. From Nursery to grade 12, our students participate in a process designed to foster creative, critical, and flexible thinking, along with compassion. As they transform from playful children to skilled, self-possessed teenagers, they are always intellectually curious and engaged thinkers. Friends’ Central prepares graduates to succeed in college and in life. 

Upper School Maternity Leave Substitute Math Teacher 

The Friends’ Central Upper School (grades 9-12) seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic Math teacher for a maternity leave position beginning in mid-October of 2026 through early March 2027.  Qualified candidates will have experience teaching a range of math courses, especially Algebra II, as well as a demonstrated commitment to working with Upper School students. Your supervisor will be Lee Payton, Upper School Principal.

In addition to having a professional and educational background in teaching math, we seek someone who will:

  • Be an enthusiastic teacher and supportive guide for Upper School-aged students
  • Continue to develop and coordinate our math curricula with other faculty 
  • Determine learning goals and design coherent instruction and assessment accordingly
  • Have the mindset and ability to work in partnership with parents 
  • Possess excellent communication skills, including writing skills
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Enhance the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity as outlined in our Diversity Statement
  • Understand and be committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission
  • Be an engaged member of the Friends’ Central faculty and the wider school community

Desired Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to teach a range of math courses
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related fields
  • 3-5 years of teaching experience

Physical Demands

Physical demands include dexterity for office machines and supply operation including but not limited to writing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.

Please apply here, the application will ask for a resume, cover letter and three professional references. All applications should be completed by September 30, 2026 .

Friends’ Central School seeks candidates with a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning community who will address issues of diversity, as well as enhance the Philosophy of Inclusivity and Awareness articulated in our Diversity Statement. 

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