New York, NY

The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on East 62nd Street (Lower and Middle Schools) and East 64th Street (Upper School) in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 470 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system – all in a single-sex setting.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Browning School is looking for Substitute Teachers in our Lower and Middle Schools - Grades K-8. The position is per diem as needed during the 2025-2026 school year. Compensation for this position is per diem at the rate of $175 per day.

Key Responsibilities

Lower and Middle School substitute teachers will provide support and coverage to Lower and Middle School classrooms in the event of a teacher absence. Among other things, they will be tasked with:

• Supervising a warm, safe, and well-managed classroom environment
• Regular LS/MS substitute hours are 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
• Supporting students and implementing lessons plans provided by the teacher
• Covering scheduled duties such as lunch and recess supervision
• Collaborating professionally and collegially with other teachers on the grade level and specialist teachers
• Heartily contributing to the school community by modeling and upholding The Browning School’s mission and values

Key Competencies and Qualifications

In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are: 

• Champions of boys -- They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys. 
• Relationship-oriented -- They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Purpose-driven -- They are inquiry-minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.
• Justice-seeking -- They seek to address students and their needs with an equity-oriented and antiracist lens and engage in the deep work of equity in the classroom and school community.
• Can-do collaborators -- They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.

A successful substitute teacher will possess all or most of the following qualifications:

• Experience teaching or working with students ages 5-14
• Strong classroom management skills
• Reliable and resourceful organizational and communication skills
• Flexibility
• A good sense of humor and love for children and teaching

Those interested in the position should send their resume and cover letter to Eric Ogden, Head of Lower School, and Ophelia Ma, Head of Middle School, using this link.

About The Browning School

The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world. The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds our core values: honesty, dignity, curiosity and purpose. We speak the truth, act with integrity and take responsibility for our actions. We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community. We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us. We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment. The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected, and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of difference and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.

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