Spring Education Group’s K-12 Division includes nearly 75 schools, with programs spanning Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Across all our K-12 schools, the common theme is our dedication to providing high-quality education and delivering superior educational outcomes through a variety of acclaimed pedagogical approaches. Our private elementary schools provide challenging academics, personalized attention for each student, and strong partnerships among parents, teachers, students, and staff. Our proven curricula and our caring community of educators are committed to delivering superior preschool through 12th grade education.


Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Third Grade - Brighton School

Brighton School uniquely integrates academic excellence with a nurturing environment, focusing on individual student growth, engagement, and innovation. At Brighton, we are committed to creating the leaders of tomorrow by fostering a love for learning through our distinctive programs, including our integrated technology curriculum, visual and performing arts, foreign language courses, and physical education. Our educational philosophy ensures that each child is empowered to reach their full potential in a supportive and safe community.

What We Offer:
• Competitive pay range: $30 per hour
• Employee referral bonus
• Student tuition discount
• Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately.

About the Role:
Location: 21705 58th Avenue West, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Brighton School is seeking a dedicated and engaging Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Third Grade to provide continuity of instruction and classroom leadership for our third-grade students. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for elementary education, strong classroom management skills, and the ability to create a positive, structured, and inspiring learning environment.
This long-term substitute role will support the academic, social, and emotional growth of third-grade students while maintaining established classroom routines and instructional expectations. The contract hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The long-term substitute assignment is expected to run from March through June, with a preferred start date in January or February to allow time in the classroom for onboarding, transition, and collaboration with the current teacher and campus team.
The early start period will allow the incoming substitute teacher to become familiar with students, classroom procedures, curriculum, and instructional priorities before assuming full responsibility for the class.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the school’s third-grade curriculum and academic expectations
• Teach core subject areas, including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while supporting students’ continued academic progress
• Maintain established classroom routines and provide continuity of instruction throughout the long-term assignment
• Prepare and implement lesson plans, learning activities, and assessments that address student needs and curriculum objectives
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, confidence, and responsibility
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate support to accommodate varied learning needs and styles
• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate classroom records, and communicate relevant updates to school leadership and families
• Collaborate with the current teacher, school leadership, faculty, and staff to support a smooth transition and consistent student experience
• Uphold Brighton School’s expectations, policies, and standards for student safety, conduct, and academic excellence
• Participate in school activities, meetings, conferences, and special events as needed

What We’re Looking For:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Education, or a related field is preferred
• Previous elementary classroom teaching or long-term substitute teaching experience is preferred
• Experience teaching or working with students at the third-grade level is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of elementary instructional practices and the ability to teach core academic subjects
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a warm, engaging, and structured learning environment
• A positive, energetic, patient, and professional demeanor with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to student needs, campus expectations, and evolving classroom priorities


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.