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Per Diem Substitute Teacher

Part-time

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES

Niagara Falls, NYPer Diem / Part-time$25/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25/hr
Location
Niagara Falls, NY
Schedule
Per Diem / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Elementary Education Certification

Job overview

Niagara Charter School is seeking qualified per diem, part-time building-based substitute teachers for students in grades K–6. Substitute teachers assume classroom teacher duties, follow provided lesson plans, maintain classroom routines, and provide instruction. The role also includes classroom management, student advising, and meeting IEP regulations. Long-term assignments may involve lesson planning, coordinating with other teachers, and evaluating student progress.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationTeamworkAdaptabilityEngaging Young ChildrenWorking With Diverse Students

Qualifications

Elementary Education Certification

Full job description

Per Diem Substitute Teacher

Niagara Charter School

2077 Lockport Road

Niagara Falls , NY 14304

Certified - Teaching - Elementary Teacher {ELEM}

Job Number 3300050137

Start Date

Open Date 10/22/2026

Closing Date 12/31/2026

Niagara Charter School is a free public school with an extended school day. We serve students in grades K-6 and provide them with the education and skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. We are seeking qualified candidates for per diem/part-time Building-based Substitute Teachers. Per diem rate is $25 per hour. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assume all duties of the regular classroom teacher.

  • Follow the lesson plan(s) provided by the classroom teacher.

  • Maintain normal classroom routines.

  • Provide direct and indirect instruction.

  • Prepare students adequately for all required assessments.

  • Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment.

  • Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management.

  • Serve as advisors to students.

  • Meet IEP regulations.

  • Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of Common Core Learning Standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards set forth in the charter, as applicable for long term assignments.

  • Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame, thus reinforcing student knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis, as applicable for long term assignments.

  • Create long and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students, as applicable for long term assignments.

  • Evaluate students' progress, as applicable for long term assignments.

  • Prepare monthly individual student achievement reports for parents, as applicable for long term assignments.

  • As applicable, directs teacher assistants in working with small groups of children and works together with teacher assistants to address individual needs of students.

  • Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate by the CAO and/or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Strong ability to communicate and work effectively with parents

  • Ability to work effectively as a team member

  • Ability to adapt to teaching various subjects and grade levels

  • Ability to adapt to individuals' specific needs

  • Ability to adapt to differences and changes in characteristics of students, programs, leadership, staff, and community

  • Effective communication skills

  • Ability to engage the interest of young children

  • Ability to work with diverse student population, including those with special needs

Job Attachment View Attachment

Salary: From 25.00

Salary: To 25.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Per Diem

Position Status Part time

Start Date 11/9/2026

Required Certification Type Elementary Education

Contact Person's Name Jill Keicher

Contact Person's Title Assistant Academic Officer

Contact Person's Phone 716-297-4520

Contact Person's Email [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 1,143 open Substitute Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25/hr
  • New York median$22–24/hr30 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–22/hr252 hourly ranges

This rate, $25/hr, is 9% above the New York median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Substitute Teacher hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 122 open Substitute Teacher jobs in New York and 1,143 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Substitute Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (75 postings).
Education
201 of the 1,143 open Substitute Teacher jobs (18%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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