Long-Term Substitute Grade 5 Math & Science Teacher (rev.03052025)

Job Details

Job Posting Summary: 

Ensworth School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide instruction in 5th-grade Math and Science during a teacher’s extended absence at the start of the upcoming school year. This role requires maintaining a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment while ensuring continuity of instruction in both subjects.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Abides by Ensworth’s Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
• Commits to the ideals expressed in Ensworth’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
• Adheres to the Essential Expectations of an Ensworth Faculty, Staff, or Administrator
• Implement lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher, ensuring alignment with the Math and Science curriculum and science learning objectives.
• Deliver engaging and clear instruction in math and science, adapting as needed to support student understanding and growth.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to support learning and retention.
• Maintain a positive and structured classroom environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and parents to ensure a smooth transition and consistent learning experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to support student success in math and science.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, math, science, or a related field preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in upper elementary grades, particularly in math and science, is strongly preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to follow established curriculum and routines.
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, and parents.
• Teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, problem-solving skills, and congeniality are essential
• Must successfully complete background screening and verification
• Continued Education Programs (as required by Grade Level and/or position) – Periodically participate in different training sessions identified by you, the employee and/or Divisional Leadership/Supervisor with the goal of keeping our teachers and staff up to date with current teaching methods, practices and any new knowledge in their respective field. Dependent on the program, such training may need to take place outside of normal working hours and/or in the summer months.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate, occasionally works outdoors in varying weather conditions and climate
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, Works at a computer screen for extended periods of time, Ability to observe students from various distances
• Works at a desk for extended periods of time, frequently moves around campus
• Ability to occasionally move items 30 lbs. across the campus
• Sometimes works in a occasionally stressful environment, effectively dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
• Ability to regularly work flexible hours to support before and after-school or weekend events
• Ensworth requires employees to be physically present on campus, with limited exceptions that are at the sole discretion of the School. Under extraordinary circumstances, some or all of the workforce may be required to move to a remote working environment. Additionally, certain individuals may also be approved for limited remote work, based on the nature of the job description, specific circumstances, and only with written prior approval by a direct supervisor.

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter, résumé, and a statement of educational philosophy. Contact Kerry Ann Masoner at masonerk@ensworth.com with any questions.

About Ensworth School:

Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.

Located on two campuses in Nashville, Tennessee, Ensworth enrolls approximately 1,200 students and serves families in more than 50 zip codes. Ensworth is recognized among the leading independent schools in the nation. The school’s challenging academic program is embedded in a culture of support and encouragement and reflects a commitment to the core skills of observation, collaboration, communication, analysis, questioning, evaluation, and most importantly, the application of knowledge. Graduates have the adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness necessary for success in the 21^st century and are not only prepared to meet the demands of the future but are also imbued with a sense of purpose and service to others.

Ensworth School is an extraordinary place to work and seeks employees who are passionate about learning and motivated by the opportunity to awaken that passion in students.