4th Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Hammond School

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHammond is a highly desirable teaching destination known for its beautiful campus and facilities, supportive professional community, engaged parents, and exceptional resources for teaching and learning. Serving as a Lower School Long-Term Substitute Teacher is a wonderful opportunity to experience Hammond's professional culture firsthand and explore all that our school offers to those considering or aspiring to work in an educational setting. Join our Hammond 4th-grade team as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher. This is a full-time exempt homeroom teacher position beginning in February 2026 and continuing through to the end of the semester, May 22, 2026. This position entails having a homeroom and teaching English Language Arts for two homerooms in a team-teaching approach alongside another 4th grade teacher. Long-Term Substitute Teacher responsibilities include but are not limited to: Adhering to the curriculum plans provided by the regular teacher.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Following established school and classroom procedures and achieving lesson goals.Complying with the duty schedule of the teacher being covered, including recess supervision, hallway transitions, lunch duty, and carpool procedures.Complying with all school employee regulations and policies at all times.Taking attendance.Ensuring the classroom and workstations are kept clean and orderly.Overseeing normal classroom rhythms and activities, including student engagement, behavior support, and positive classroom management.Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration.Following school safety plans and procedures.Lower School Long-Term Substitute Teacher Requirements:Undergraduate degreeExperience teaching and/or supervising childrenProfessional reference able to verify experience supervising childrenReporting: Lower School Teachers report to the Head of Lower School.A completed application will include the following components:Letter of interestResumeNames of three references and contact informationThe completed application and other required documents should be submitted via the website and will be directed to Helen Kiser, Head of Lower School.Hammond School is an Equal Opportunity EmployerHammond School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.