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Washington Episcopal School (WES) is currently seeking Substitute Teachers to join our dynamic and collaborative learning community. Substitute teachers play a vital role in ensuring continuity of instruction and care when classroom teachers are absent. Candidates should be flexible, nurturing, and passionate about supporting students’ academic and personal growth in a warm, joyful environment.

Ideal candidates will be engaging, organized, and confident in managing classrooms for students ranging from Early Childhood through Grade 8. They should be enthusiastic about education, demonstrate professionalism, and thrive in a collaborative school culture.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher in a clear and engaging manner
• Manage classroom routines and maintain a positive learning environment
• Provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere for all students
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, faculty, and staff
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallway, and outdoor settings (as needed)
• Follow school policies and procedures to ensure student well-being

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (degree in education or related field preferred)
• Prior teaching or classroom experience, particularly with Early Childhood or elementary/middle school students, is highly desirable
• Strong classroom management and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to different grade levels and teaching styles
• Commitment to supporting the WES mission of inspiring academic and personal excellence

Pay and Benefits:

• Full day pay is $160 per day
• No benefits are provided with this role

About Washington Episcopal School:

WES is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8. Our mission is to inspire academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment and to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared.

We value diversity and seek individuals who bring varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to our community. WES is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants who contribute to a nurturing and inclusive environment.

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Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking personnel with experience with children in a camp counselor, substitute teacher or day care role to help in their Extended Day Program beginning in August 2025. Successful candidates will have at least a high school/GED diploma, and, preferably, some college.

The Extended Day program serves students in Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8 from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. every day except Friday, when the student hours are 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. The mission of the program is to provide a safe environment in which students in Nursery through Grade 8 spend time outside on the playground, enjoy snacks and activities, and work on school assignments.

Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8. WES inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.

WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.

Hourly Salary Range: $20 – $23 per hour

Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor visa applications at this time.

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