ELA Teacher

ELA Long Term Substitute Teacher 

Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Are you motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of urban, working-class youth? If yes, this position with SmartStart Education is right for you! 

About Us: 

So, why choose SmartStart Education? SmartStart Education, LLC is an academic solutions company led by experienced educators. We provide educational staffing solutions for grades K-12. SmartStart partners with districts and schools to provide the best education professionals to fill long-term substitute and administrative staff vacancies.  

The Job:  

SmartStart Education seeks a long term ELA substitute teacher to work with 30-35 students during several class periods per day. The teacher will work with each class several times throughout the week at a middle school in Riverdale, MD.  

The teaching position is expected to begin September 2, 2025 and end on June 16, 2026. The schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 am through 3:30 pm. Applicants are encouraged to schedule interviews as soon as possible to allow ample time to complete onboarding steps. Failure to do so may result in a position being unavailable. 

If you believe that this position aligns with your qualifications and showcases your exceptional skills, we kindly request your confirmation regarding your ability to meet the following minimum requirements:  

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field is mandatory. ***Please note that applications with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered.  

• Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.  

• Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.  

• Mastery of middle school Reading and Language Arts concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.  

• Display of genuine passion and unwavering commitment towards fostering the success of students.  

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is HIGHLY PREFERRED.  

• Exemplary punctuality, ensuring timely attendance and adherence to established schedules.  

• Proficiency in communication skills, enabling effective and articulate interaction with students, colleagues, and interested parties.  

• Ability to comfortably commute to the designated location.  

If you are confident in meeting these minimal qualifications, we encourage you to proceed with your application. 

Pay: $29.71 to $32.68 per hour paid out at a Daily Rate.