Laboratory Schools: In-House Substitute Teacher, Early Childhood

* Carries out lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher, and/or create lesson plans in absence of a prepared lesson; ensure all material is covered. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work, an understanding of the importance of teacher engagement in community life, and an interest in using a variety of pedagogical approaches in the classroom is essential.
* Builds deep relationships with students, faculty members, and staff to foster a culture of a community. Maintains strong lines of communication with the headteacher about student progress, and go above and beyond to support and collaborate closely with teammates in the united pursuit of Lab’s mission. Additionally focuses on communication with the absent teacher at the end of each day outlining classroom accomplishments and shortcomings of the day.
* Creates and maintains a disciplined classroom that fosters a safe and productive learning environment while fostering a climate of respect and fairness for all students.
* Observes and assesses student performance.
* Emanates optimism, shares feedback to solve problems, reflects on how your actions impact others and take ownership of creating the culture you want to show up to each day.
* Provides instruction and coaching.
* Prepares lessons, activities, and assignments, and assesses and documents progress of those instructed.
* Participates in teacher training sessions and other professional development as necessary.
* Supports and contributes to curriculum development to enhance the program.
* Fulfills all teacher duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Lab School Faculty Handbook.
* Expands knowledge by participating in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and/or parent-student staffings.
* May collaborate with teachers through classroom observation and curriculum discussions.
* Performs other related work as needed.
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* Education:

*** Bachelor’s degree.
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* Experience:

*** School teaching experience.
* Experience working with a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language, and nationality.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum.
** Working Conditions
*** Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
* Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property
* When appropriate, the ability to escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.
* Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.
** Application Documents
*** Resume (required)
* Cover Letter (required)
* 3 Professional References (preferred)
When applying, the document(s)
** MUST
* * be uploaded via the
** My Experience
** page, in the section titled
** Application Documents
** of the application.

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