Long Term Sub - 4th Grade

Long-Term Substitute 4th Grade Teacher - Brighton School 

Brighton School uniquely integrates academic excellence with a nurturing environment, focusing on individual student growth, engagement, and innovation. At Brighton, we are committed to creating the leaders of tomorrow by fostering a love for learning through our distinctive programs, including our integrated technology curriculum, visual and performing arts, foreign language courses, and physical education. Our educational philosophy ensures that each child is empowered to reach their full potential in a supportive and safe community.

What We Offer:

• Hourly pay rate: $30 per hour

• Employee referral bonus

• Student tuition discount

• Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately.

About the Role:

Location: 21705 58th Avenue West, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

Brighton School is seeking a dedicated and engaging Long-Term 4th Grade Substitute Teacher to support our students from December through May. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for elementary education, strong classroom presence, and the ability to create a positive, structured, and inspiring learning environment for 4th grade students.

This long-term substitute role will help ensure continuity of instruction within the 4th grade classroom while supporting students’ academic growth, confidence, curiosity, and social-emotional development. The contract hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The long-term substitute assignment is expected to run from December through May, with a preferred start date in October or November to allow for transition, onboarding, and collaboration with the campus team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the school’s curriculum and grade-level expectations
• Support students in building foundational skills in core academic subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies
  Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation, collaboration, and confidence
• Prepare and implement lesson plans that support continuity of instruction throughout the long-term assignment
• Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, and staff to support student learning and uphold Brighton School’s expectations and policies
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and abilities
• Support classroom management, student engagement, and a safe, respectful learning environment
• Communicate professionally with students, families, and colleagues as appropriate
• Assist with grade-level activities, school events, and other classroom responsibilities as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field is preferred
• Previous teaching or substitute teaching experience is preferred
• Experience working with elementary-aged students, particularly upper elementary grades, is strongly preferred
• Ability to teach core elementary subjects and support student growth across academic areas
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a warm, engaging, and structured learning environment
• A positive, energetic, patient, and professional demeanor with strong communication skills
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to student needs, campus expectations, and evolving classroom priorities