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Substitute Teacher

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School·Washington, District of Columbia

$25 - $25/hrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 20 hours ago
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Substitute Teacher · $25 - $25/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +1% vs. median posted rate for substitute teacher roles in Washington, District of Columbia ($24.85/hr)
  • 9 similar openings in the Washington area · median $24.85/hr
$22.10/hr · p10p90 · $32.19/hr
this role: $25.00/hrmedian $24.85/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted substitute teacher roles in Washington, District of Columbia rates. This role sits in the 55th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 1% above the Washington, District of Columbia median for substitute teacher roles.

The substitute teacher is responsible for implementing lesson plans and maintaining a supportive, well-managed classroom environment during teacher absences. They must also supervise students, collaborate with teaching teams, and uphold school-wide discipline policies.

Job Title

  • Substitute
  • Teacher
  • Department:
  • Education
  • FLSA
  • Status:
  • Part-Time (0-20 hours per week)
  • Reports to:
  • Early
  • Years and
  • Elementary
  • Campus
  • Principals
  • Work
  • Schedule: 8am - 4pm,
  • Monday-Friday
  • Compensation: $25/hour

Company Overview

The Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is a leader in Chinese Immersion education, achieving high levels of academic and organizational success. Our diverse and inclusive community reaches far beyond the walls of our building. Here at Yu Ying our teachers, staff and families are collaborators, who together, are raising the next generation of culturally fluent and well-rounded global citizens.

Position Overview

The In-house Substitute Teacher carries out regular teacher’s lesson plans while the regular teacher is absent. During a prolonged absence of the regular teacher, the In-house Substitute Teacher is responsible for performing all essential functions identified in the absent teacher’s job description. The In-house Substitute Teacher will also comply with other school operation procedures accordingly and may take on additional responsibilities as requested by the school.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Serve as classroom teacher for assigned grade level(s).
  • Develop curricula and teach subjects, including but not limited to: reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science. Follow the absent teacher’s written lesson plans. Consult with the Assistant Principal and/or appropriate personnel to resolve questions and/or concerns. Maintain a supportive classroom environment following the structures in place to support students, e.g. Morning Meetings, Brain Smart Start, and restorative circles. Implement effective classroom management procedures. Maintain high standards and uphold the student code of conduct. Vary instructional techniques to address individual learning styles and stimulate student interest. Communicate academic and behavioral objectives to parents Supervise non-classroom duties as assigned. Work cooperatively with other teachers. Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day. Consult with the teaching team and teaching team partner on effective methods of classroom management. Implement the school wide culture system in the classroom along with the discipline policy to effectively handle student behaviors. Perform other specific job related duties as requested.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a degree in education and prior classroom experience. Familiarity with the IB Primary Years Program framework and inquiry-based teaching methods is highly desired.

  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Student supervision
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional techniques
  • Curriculum development
  • Inquiry-based teaching
  • Restorative circles

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $25/hr
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School

From day one, when Yu Ying opened our doors to the first 130 students, we were the only public or private school of our kind in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Demand for Yu Ying’s innovative program has grown every year since, resulting in more than 600 applications for...

IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeEducational
Size51-200 employees
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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred. 1 year of experience as a classroom teacher preferred. Early childhood and/or elementary experience with 2+ years preferred. Familiarity with IB Primary Years Program framework and inquiry-based teaching methods preferred. Terms of Employment: 10 Months

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the job. Unless reasonable accommodation(s) can be made, while performing this job, the staff member shall: Use physical strength to lift, move, carry, pull or push equipment and/or student(s). Sit, stand, walk, and run for required periods of time. Speak and hear. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and/or controls.

Environmental

Demands: The environmental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to heated/air-conditioned and ventilated facilities. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment. Function in a workplace with a high level of noises at times.

Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to change and update policies, procedures, protocols and this job description/agreement and any addenda as needed. Employees will be notified in a timely manner of such changes by email or in staff meetings and provided an updated copy of this job description/agreement.

Market context

Substitute teacher demand in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, substitute teacher roles often reflect steady demand in schools that need reliable classroom coverage and support for students with varied needs. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with substitute teaching experience, a bachelor’s degree, and experience working with justice-involved or opportunity youth. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight relevant classroom and youth-support experience.

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