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Substitute Teacher

Young World Physical Education, Albuquerque, NM, United States


Substitute Teacher
Association of Charter School Education Services New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Details

Job ID:

5657696

Application Deadline:

Jun 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description
Job Title: NMAMA Substitute Teacher – Middle and High School

Reports To: Executive Director/Principal or Designee

Position Type: Per Diem / On-Call / Classified or Certified (depending on qualifications and district policy)

Job Summary: The NMAMA Substitute Teacher is responsible for delivering instruction, managing the classroom, and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher. This role ensures continuity of learning for middle and high school students by following lesson plans and school policies while fostering respectful and productive classroom behavior.

Key Responsibilities

Follow lesson plans left by the classroom teacher to provide meaningful instruction or develop own plans based on substitute teaching assignment

Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom environment

Take attendance and report absences according to school procedures

Manage student behavior and enforce school rules and expectations

Provide individual or small-group support as needed

Leave detailed notes for the returning teacher, including any incidents or changes to the plan

Supervise students in various settings such as classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, or assemblies

Adapt to different subjects, grade levels, and classroom environments as needed

Attend a minimum of 3 out of school functions, one of which must be graduation

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Principal

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Valid substitute teaching permit or teaching license (as required by the state/district)

Experience working with middle or high school students preferred

Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills

Flexibility, reliability, and professionalism

Ability to follow written plans and work independently

Position Type
Full-Time

Job Requirements

At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Associate degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Sharon Myers, Program Manager

P.O Box 16326

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87191

Phone: 5756494872

Email: substitutes@nmaces.org

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