--- title: Teacher School Substitute at La Causa in Milwaukee, WI description: La Causa is hiring for the Teacher School Substitute role in Milwaukee, WI. Pays $48.7K–$63.6K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/school-substitute-at-la-causa-01a116ef-a02f-7c4a-b9e8-2a5f521902b1 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join La Causa as Teacher School Substitute in Milwaukee, WI. Pays $48.7K–$63.6K per year. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/l3aeay.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | La Causa | | **Location** | Milwaukee, WI | | **Salary** | $48.7K/yr - $63.6K/yr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for La Causa. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for La Causa. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $40,000 – $52,000 a year (median $46,000). ## Description School Substitute Teacher (K5–8) **Location:** Charter School **Milwaukee, WI | Education** **Full Time:** 10-month Contract **FLSA Status:** Exempt/Salaried **Salary Range:** $48,713.28 To $63,564.91 La Causa, Inc. Charter School is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and engaging instruction that supports the academic and social-emotional growth of all students. We are seeking a dedicated and student-centered **School Substitute (K5–8)** Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate instruction while maintaining a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment that supports student success. ### Why Join La Causa, Inc.? We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025–2026, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and appreciated. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy benefits and perks designed to support your personal and professional success, including: - **Paid Time Off (PTO):** Receive your annual PTO allotment upfront after completing 90 days of employment, prorated based on your start date during your first year. - **Paid Birthday:** Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday. - **Retirement Savings Plan:** Participate in our retirement plan through Voya with an employer match to help support your financial future. - **Health and Wellness Benefits:** Access medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your overall well-being. - **Tuition Reimbursement:** Receive up to $1,000 annually toward continued education and professional development. - **Employee Appreciation and Team Events:** Enjoy a fun, connected culture with activities like bake-offs, potlucks, and team celebrations. - **A Supportive Culture:** Be part of a workplace where employees are recognized, encouraged, and given opportunities to grow. - Join a company that invests in its people and has been recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025–2026. ### Your Role: As a **School Substitute (K5–8)**, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate instructional program for students in your assigned grade level. You will support continuity of instruction, maintain a safe and positive classroom environment, and ensure that students remain engaged in meaningful learning activities in the absence of their regular classroom teacher. For bilingual positions, you will provide instruction and support in both English and Spanish and utilize curriculum and assessments appropriate to the bilingual instructional setting. ### What You’ll Do: - Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program curriculum in accordance with policies and procedures established by the agency, contractor, State, or other applicable entity. - Administer multi-level assessments and evaluations, as applicable to monolingual or bilingual instruction, in accordance with established policies and procedures. - Follow all applicable legal, organizational, and contractual requirements, laws, policies, and educational standards. - Implement instructional activities appropriate to the assigned grade level and student needs. - Develop and submit lesson plans as directed. - Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment that promotes student learning and well-being. - Ensure student safety and respond appropriately to fire drills, emergency situations, and other safety procedures. - Establish and maintain positive communication and cooperation with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and other stakeholders. - Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and respect when working with students and families from diverse backgrounds. - Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities for suspected child abuse in accordance with current laws, policies, and procedures. - Attend required meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities. - Contribute as a collaborative and supportive team member. - Perform other related duties as assigned. ### What We’re Looking For: - Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. - Valid Wisconsin DPI teaching license in the applicable area or ability to obtain an emergency license within 30 days of hire. Candidate must apply for the license within two weeks of the date of hire. - Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with families and/or classroom experience required. - Bilingual Spanish and English highly desirable. - Ability to demonstrate cultural intelligence and work respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. - Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches. - Highly developed organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite. - Must successfully complete and pass all required TB and drug testing, physical examination, and background checks. ### Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in classroom and school environments. ### Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The role requires regular standing, walking, physical activity, demonstration of physical education activities, and supervision of students in indoor and outdoor environments. The position may also require the ability to participate in and demonstrate various physical activities and exercises appropriate for students in grades K5–8. **About La Causa, Inc.** La Causa, Inc., founded in 1972, is one of Wisconsin’s largest bilingual, multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children, youth, and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and strengthen community stability. Through our Charter School and community programs, we proudly serve the Milwaukee community. **Join Our Team!** Join La Causa Charter School and help create meaningful learning experiences for students in K4–8. 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