Evergreen School

Description:

The Evergreen School, an independent school serving highly capable students in preschool through 8th grade, is currently accepting applications for Substitute Teachers.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Evergreen School is seeking flexible, enthusiastic, and capable substitute teachers and teaching assistants to join our substitute roster. Substitutes support the school community by maintaining continuity of learning in the absence of regular teachers, providing a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for students across preschool through 8th grade.

We are also seeking substitute specialists in Chinese, Spanish, French, PE, music, and art. Substitutes must be able to respond to short-notice requests, often the night before or the morning of the assignment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned lessons and activities as directed by the classroom teacher or instructional staff.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment.
• Supervise students in the classroom, on the playground, and during other school activities.
• Follow school routines, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate with divisional staff and report any significant issues or incidents.
• Adapt instruction as needed to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Support school events or activities as requested by the administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

At Evergreen, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We recognize that some individuals may hesitate to apply if they feel they do not meet every qualification listed in a job posting. As such, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are dedicated to providing our staff with the support and resources needed to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree or teaching certification preferred.
• Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with independent school environments and grade-level content is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain consistency with the regular classroom environment.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain student engagement.
• Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and families.
• Adaptable, reliable, and able to respond quickly to changing assignments.
• Comfortable supervising children in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Personal Attributes
• Warm, approachable, and student-centered demeanor.
• Professional, responsible, and dependable.
• Flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and fostering a positive school culture.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds in connection with job duties
• Ability to stand, sit, and move comfortably throughout classrooms and hallways for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs, navigate uneven surfaces, and escort students between locations within and outside school buildings.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• Assignments may be called on short notice, requiring readiness and flexibility.

Position Details:

This is an hourly, non-benefits eligible, as needed position. This position is part-time, as needed for substitute assignments with variable daily schedules. Assignments could be available anytime Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. The salary for this position is $27.00 to $28.00 per hour, dependent on certification, with monthly payment.

Benefits:

WA State Paid Sick Leave

TO APPLY:

This is an ongoing posting to ensure the school maintains a ready pool of qualified substitutes throughout the school year.

Be prepared to provide or upload the following information: 

A current resume.

A cover letter

Three references (Evergreen will inform candidates before contacting references)

LEGAL AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTS:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The Evergreen School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. We will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Physical requirements and job duties listed in this posting are essential to the role. If you believe you need an accommodation to perform these functions, we encourage you to apply and discuss potential accommodations with our team.

If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Carleigh Brown, HR manager at cabrown@evergreenschool.org.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Evergreen School strives to provide equal opportunity to all employees. The school's policy is not to discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. The School is committed to administering employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, terminations, training, sabbaticals, tuition assistance, and other programs, without regard to an employee's protected status.

Requirements: