Substitute Teacher

DC Bilingual is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to provide daily instruction in Spanish and English in grades PK-5, when the lead teacher is absent. An ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish, but English-only and Spanish-only candidates will be considered.

DC Bilingual is seeking motivated staff that is committed to the school’s mission of student learning in Spanish and English, developing leadership, and valuing all cultures.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction to students by creating a safe, nurturing, and intellectually challenging learning environment and by applying the DCB content curriculum, school-wide instructional strategies, non-negotiables, and best practices.
• In grades 3-5, act as the lead teacher in the classroom and follow teacher-provided lesson plans to deliver Spanish instruction in science and Spanish Literacy; and/or English instruction in math and English literacy, on days in which the lead teacher is absent.
• In grades PK-2, support a lead teacher as a co-teacher in the classroom, follow teacher-provided lesson plans and direction from the lead teacher to deliver Spanish instruction in science and Spanish Literacy; and/or English instruction in math and English literacy; and/or support students’ play.
• Cover specials classes, including PE, Art, Dance, Culinary Arts, and Technology in case of teacher absence.
• On days in which teachers are not absent, provide instruction and assessment support in various classrooms, and otherwise assist the lead teacher.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including various modalities of coaching; receive and provide critical feedback and implement all learning in the classroom; participate in grade-level team meetings and student-focused meetings
• Promote family engagement by developing a partnership with caretakers through ongoing positive communication, home visits and other activities that encourage active participation in student learning
• Adhere to the No Nonsense Nurture expectations for managing student relations and behaviors
• Meet all expectations as outlined by the DC Bilingual Leading and Learning Framework
• Abide by the DC Bilingual 7 Agreements
• Attend school-wide Justice, Equity, and Inclusion trainings and affinity group meetings
• Demonstrate dedication to the Professional Learning Community (PLC) by supporting school-wide initiatives and programs
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED required

Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree, or CDA preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Demonstrated ability to work with students and families from diverse backgrounds

One or more years of operations experience (preferably in an urban or culturally diverse setting)

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

This position has/has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and use his/her hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.

DC Bilingual is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is a drug-free workplace. Salary is competitive and is commensurate with experience. DCB provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term disability, and staff preference when enrolling their child(ren) into DC Bilingual.