LEA Daily Substitute Teacher (SY 25-26)

Capital City is looking for innovative, experienced, and passionate daily substitute teachers for the school year 2025-2026. 

At Capital City, we challenge the status quo every day. Our staff are skilled, compassionate, solutions-oriented, and unwavering in their commitment to give children of all ages, all backgrounds, and all abilities the education they need to thrive. If you want to help prepare the next generation of changemakers, apply today!

Why teach at Capital City?

• Work hard and achieve results, together! At Capital City, teachers work on collaborative teams that grapple with challenges, celebrate successes, and support and learn from one another.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords. We believe the diversity of our staff and the students we serve is our greatest asset. We take seriously the responsibility to achieve equity for our students and build a culture where staff engage in dialogue about race and work to build an inclusive culture.
• Invest in your own learning. Capital City prioritizes the professional growth and learning of our teachers through weekly internal professional development and opportunities to learn from experts around the country. Campus and school-wide leadership opportunities are available for teachers who want them.
• Make your classroom and curriculum your own. Our teachers value the autonomy they have at Capital City to design a curriculum that is dynamic, personal and exciting. There is a culture of innovation that is supported by Principals and Instructional Coaches. 

A Daily Building Substitute at Capital City: 

Capital City seeks to employ building substitutes who will play a critical role in covering for teachers when they are on leave. The role provides an opportunity to learn and gain experience across several grades and disciplines. Substitutes will be fully a part of the staff and program at Capital City and supported by colleagues and administrators. Ideal candidates have a passion for and interest in education and a desire to learn and be part of a team. 

Our Daily Substitute Teachers report to the campus Director of Instruction and responsibilities include:

• Supporting in the classroom as a single lead teacher or co-teacher in all subject areas when a teacher is absent
• Implementing lesson plans and delivering effective instruction to students 
• Creating a positive and productive classroom environment by employing classroom management skills consistent with the EL Education Model and Developmental Designs practices. 
• Communicating with teachers who are absent to secure plans when possible and provide a summary of how classes went to ensure continuity of instruction 

Substitutes are active member of the Capital City Staff through:

• Participating in regular staff meetings to discuss and maintain a productive working relationships
• Participating in professional development sessions when needed
• Taking on other responsibilities and duties as assigned; we live by the motto “we are crew” at Capital City

Substitute teachers working a full day are expected to arrive at Capital City 15 minutes before the start of the school day to prepare for the day and stay 15 minutes after the end of the day or until all students in their care are accounted for (picked up by an authorized adult, dismissed to after school activities or to walk home). Hours for assignments are communicated and confirmed by the campus administrator. Substitute teachers at Capital City are paid a daily rate if they work more than 6.5 hours in a single day. If working fewer than 6.5 hours, substitutes are paid an hourly rate. 

Capital City seeks to employ experienced, credentialed teachers. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree and 3+ years of full-time teaching experience.

Minimum required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least one of the following:

• A major in education or field of instruction or equivalent 30 semester hours of credit
• District of Columbia teaching license in field of instruction
• Two years of verifiable teaching experience as a teacher of record
• One year as a support teacher at Capital City and enrollment in a teacher education or certification program

Spanish speakers are desired.

In addition to the above requirements, teachers must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background check