Substitute Teachers and Substitute Assistants

Frontline Applicant Tracking - The Independence School

Substitute Teachers and Substitute Assistants

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/13/2020
• Location:
  
  The Independence School

The Independence School was founded in 1978 by parents seeking a challenging education strong in academic areas, arts, foreign languages, and athletics. The school occupies a 90‑acre campus in the Pike Creek Valley and features state‑of‑the‑art facilities and outdoor classrooms. The Independence School welcomes children age 3 through 8th grade, providing an exceptionally strong academic foundation. Students learn to think for themselves, become independent, and explore leadership opportunities in a welcoming community.

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Currently seeking Substitute Teachers and Assistants (Early Childhood Division). The ideal candidate will possess classroom experience or experience working with children, hold a bachelor's degree or a Delaware teaching license and/or an area‑specific certificate. For a Substitute Assistant position, a bachelor’s degree is not required.

State regulations require all adults working with three‑ and four‑year‑olds to hold a DEEDS Intern or higher Early Childhood Certificate.

In the absence of the classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides continuity of instruction, encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment positively.

• Assume duties of the regular classroom teacher or assistant in accordance with school rules.
• Help students learn subject matter and/or skills required for scheduled lessons and provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
• Ensure the integrity of academic time and motivate students to learn and participate.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Be reliable, punctual and professional.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be well‑organized and committed.
• Some experience with technology is a plus.

* Background Checks are required.

The Independence School prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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