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title: "Substitute Teacher"
url: https://waldorfnola.org/careers/substitute-teacher
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# Substitute Teacher

- **Type:** Part-Time
- **Apply:** [Apply](/careers)

Waldorf School of New Orleans is looking for energetic and motivated substitute teachers to work with students from nursery through 8th grade. The best candidates for substitute teacher jobs have a bachelor’s degree and enjoy working with children. They are flexible and have some sort of education experience. Successful candidates will have to undergo a background check.

**Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:**

- Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate.
- Assign classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans.
- Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students.
- Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment.
- Supervise students out of class such as in hallways and at playgrounds.
- Learn and follow the professional expectations outlined in the WSNO Employee Handbook.

**Substitute Teacher Skills:**

- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong command of English language
- Average competency in most or all subjects
- Ability to remember many names
- Flexible, friendly and good at establishing quick rapport with students
- Setting the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management
- Reliable and dependable professionals

**Requirements:**

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Minimum Years of Experience: 0-1

Must have an interest in Waldorf Education

**Additional Details:**  
Substitute Teachers may be asked to work at either of our two campuses (2010 Peniston St and/or 2539 Columbus St).

This position is for the 2026/2027 School Year

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

- English (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations