ST PAUL ACADEMY AND SUMMIT SCHOOL·Saint Paul, Minnesota
Provide substitute teaching services for students in grades K-5 across all disciplines. Manage daily on-call assignments to support the academic and social needs of young children.
Description St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks substitute teachers in the Lower School, grades K-5.
When you walk through the front doors of our Lower School, you'll immediately feel just how special a place this is for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. From the welcoming Living Room just inside the front door (often warmed by a cozy fire in the fireplace), to the bright and spacious classrooms and hallways adorned with student artwork, to the five acres of open green space just outside our back door, the Lower School is designed around the academic, social, and emotional needs of young children. Our culture is defined by our warm and welcoming community, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our innovative curriculum.
1 student/teacher ratio, and team-teaching model are the building blocks of the Lower School experience, along with the TOOLBOX social/emotional program, which gives both children and adults a common language for community values and problem-solving. For more information about the Lower School, please visit the Lower School section of our website.
St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks substitute teachers in the Lower School, grades K-5, in all disciplines. These are on-call, daily assignments. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Candidates are expected to support the mission of SPA and the vision of the Lower School. SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.
Market context
Minnesota K-5 substitute roles are often needed to cover daily absences and keep classrooms running smoothly, especially in schools that value continuity and student support. These positions can be competitive because districts look for strong communication, flexibility, and alignment with mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion expectations. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show classroom readiness and interpersonal strengths.