Substitute Teacher

Overview

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended‑day, extended‑year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports‑based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social‑emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom.

We dream big, with an aggressive five‑year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org
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The Permanent Substitute Teacher will provide coverage for teachers across all subject areas for their school using lessons provided by the lead teacher. If there is no coverage needed, they will provide support as needed at their assigned school. If a teaching role vacancy exists, the Permanent Substitute Teacher may be asked to cover that vacancy, taking on all duties related to teaching in order to cover the vacancy for the duration of the vacancy.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring educators to obtain hands‑on teaching experience at DREAM’s high‑performing schools, while receiving regular professional development and ongoing feedback and support to propel their growth.

• Implement lesson plans provided by the lead teacher;
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment where students can succeed;
• Create and maintain strong relationships with students and families;
• Actively participate in grade‑level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development;
• Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of their students, and work to actively overcome setbacks;
• In the event of a teacher vacancy, take on all duties related to fully covering the vacancy, including but not limited to lesson planning, grading, data analysis, and family communication;
• Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

• Associate’s degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;
• A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at risk of educational failure;
• Flexibility and desire to support students across grade levels, as needed;
• Experience working in schools and with students from underserved communities, preferred;
• Must be able to work in‑person at the school during the specified hours;
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred;
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including:
• Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
• The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
• Dental and vision plans;
• Disability benefits;
• Life insurance;
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
• Flexible spending account options;
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
• Fitness and entertainment discounts;
• A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
• Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;
• Discounted school meals through our in‑house Scratch Food Program;
• Tuition reimbursement support;
• Access to a professional development fund;
• School‑based 10‑month employees have approximately 40 days off throughout the school year, including holidays, school breaks, personal days and wellness days, in addition to summer break.
• Benefits are subject to change.

• The salary range for incoming teachers is $60,000 to $65,000. New teacher salaries are determined based on the number of years of experience as a teacher.
• Additional compensation is added for incoming teachers with…