Career Center

Subject areas for school-day substituting include language arts, humanities, math, science, Spanish, social studies, PE, and the arts (music, art, photography, drama, and creative movement). After school, substitutes are needed in the School's Extended Day Program, which operates from 3–6 PM. 

Assignments range from 1–8 hours in a day and may cover more than one academic area or grade level. A full school day is 7:50 AM–3:15 PM.  

To apply, please send the following three items to employment@greenacres.org: 

1. Resume
2. Green Acres School’s Employment Application Form (The Employment Application has fields for direct typing. Before you type into these fields, please save the application file to your computer. Then open the file, complete the application, and re-save the document before sending it to employment@greenacres.org.)
3. One-page cover letter including:

• - Days and times of availability 
• - Grades and subjects you’re comfortable teaching or willing to learn how to teach 
• - Your educational philosophy 
• - Why you’re interested in teaching at a progressive school 

• Teaching experience. 
• Bachelor's degree. (A bachelor's degree may not be required to substitute in the Extended Day Program, depending upon the candidate's experience.) 

About Green Acres School

Founded in 1934, Green Acres School is one of the country’s leading progressive schools. Serving approximately 200 students in grades PK-8, the school occupies a 15-acre campus in North Bethesda, Maryland. Our school focuses on the development of the whole child through an academically challenging program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Green Acres School offers a collegial work environment, competitive salaries, and a strong benefits package. Multiple buildings serve Lower School (PK-4) and Middle School (5-8) students; we value the outdoors for ourselves and for our students. Strong understanding of child development is essential for Green Acres teachers. An advanced degree in addition to significant experience with best practices in progressive education is strongly preferred.

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