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• Substitute Teacher

Description

Position Title: Substitute Teacher
Reports To: Heads of Early Childhood, Lower, and/or Middle School
Work Hours: Varying
Work Calendar: School Year

Substitute Teachers are called on to assist with instruction in the event of a faculty absence or a need in other areas of the school. 

Essential Duties

• Shows commitment to the school’s mission, purpose, leadership, and values.
• Demonstrates flexibility and differentiates to foster engagement and serve all student needs.
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, respect of individuality, and regard for dignity at all times.
• Promotes and contributes to a positive and collaborative atmosphere with colleagues, students, and families.
• Upholds professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, integrity, courtesy, and discretion with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Professionally carries out responsibilities as defined in the job description.
• Proficient with technology and/or demonstrates willingness to further develop technological skills, as applicable to position.
• Contributes to and facilitates a positive work culture.  

Primary Tasks

• Adheres to all Faculty and Staff Essential Expectations; exhibits Characteristics of Professional Excellence; and complies with the requirements outlined in the Physical Requirements section, below.
• Promotes appropriate learning environment and classroom activities per the teacher’s instruction.
• Maintains good classroom management and discipline.
• Remains with students always; never leaves the classroom without appropriate coverage; never leaves a student alone.
• Reports any student issues to the division office/head immediately.
• Follows and is responsible for established routines related to opening activities, lunchroom procedures, and so on.
• Exhibits ethical conduct regarding all phases of the school’s program whether on campus or off campus.
• Well-versed with and adheres to school policies in all areas of student interaction.
• Serves as an example to colleagues in manners of classroom management, teaching methods and school procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality, exhibits professional behavior, and displays a positive attitude.
• Works collaboratively with the division administration, school specialists, teachers, and teacher assistant colleagues.
• Assists in providing a safe and joyful learning environment that integrates and assimilates the use of social emotional learning into daily student interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in an independent school environment preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates leadership and facilitative skills, including the ability to relate effectively with administrators, operations staff, colleagues, parents, and students.

Physical Requirements 

• Occasionally, lifts up to 30 pounds.
• May work at a desk and computer for an extended period.
• Can stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and reach.