Teacher, Long Term Substitute 3rd Grade

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Lower School Third Grade Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

Responsible to : Head of Lower School

FLSA Classification : Exempt

Last Modified : September 2025

Position Summary : The Haverford School is seeking a full-time long-term substitute third-grade teacher to begin in December 2025. Preferred candidates will have at least 3 years of elementary school teaching experience, a solid understanding of differentiated instruction, and a strong understanding of instruction aligned with the science of learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate to students well-defined objectives for each lesson, including related projects and activities
• Employ teaching methods to deliver the School’s instructional program which consider the individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the students
• Build partnerships with families and communicate effectively with them about the academic, social, and emotional growth of their child.
• Provide a structured, supportive, encouraging, and creative classroom environment
• Monitor carpool, lunch, recess and playground, as assigned
• Possesses an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion and the implementation of those principles at independent school
• Perform all other duties, tasks, and assignments as directed by the Head of Lower School

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Required Physical Characteristics

Contact Information :

Teresa Touey

Administrative Assistant to Head of Lower School

The Haverford School

Communication via e-mail preferred. Send letter, employment application and resume to ttouey@haverford.org .

The Haverford School is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Haverford School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, disabilities, or sexual orientation in the administration of its policies and programs. Candidates are selected by their qualifications to meet the needs of the position.