St Benedict's Episcopal Day School·Smyrna, Georgia
The substitute teacher is responsible for teaching scheduled classes and following written lesson plans to maintain a positive learning environment. They must ensure student safety, manage classroom behavior, and provide summaries of work completed to the absent teacher.
temporary, August - May
Reports to: Associate Head of School, Division Principals, or Director of Preschool
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Benedict's Episcopal School, located in Smyrna, GA is looking for substitute teachers to work during the school year months of August - May.
With a student body of 615+, ranging from preschool 1 year-olds to 8th graders, we are looking for those in the field of education or prior experience with children to be available, as needed to fill various roles within our school.
You may specify if you are more comfortable with a particular age student, and we will call you only when those positions need to be filled.
Substitutes may be used for a full day or half day and in some instances could be for several days in a row or to fill a long term leave.
We place new subs in rooms with other teachers until one becomes familiar with the school and our environment.
Substitute positions are filled via a text or phone call to the candidate sometimes days in advance, a day in advance, and even the morning of the day needed.
We are very flexible around working with schedules and notating days that subs may only be available to work.
Background checks will be performed to ensure the safety of our students.
Hiring for the 2026-27 school year. School starts August 12th, 2026 through May 27, 2027.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of a high school degree and prior school or childcare experience preferred. Proficiency in Google Classroom and the physical ability to stand for long periods and transport students are required.
Market context
In Georgia, substitute teacher roles in preschool, elementary, and middle school are often needed to cover daily absences and keep classrooms running. Competition can be strong because schools look for candidates who are at least 18, have a high school diploma, and can handle classroom routines, Google Classroom, and the physical demands of the job. Review the school’s grade levels and tech expectations before applying, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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