Middle and High School Substitute Teacher

Middle and High School Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Headwaters Schoolis in search of caring individuals to join our community as Middle and High School Substitute Teachers. Our ideal candidates will have teaching or childcare experience, flexible schedules, and a willingness to work with limited notice.

Our Middle School offers a supportive and constructive environment where students feel the freedom to explore their passions as well must have the experience of being well-guided on this road to independence.

Our High School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Diploma Programme and a unique college-preparatory experience where rigorous academic demands are combined with a commitment to nurture and support the overall wellbeing of our students.

- About this Position -

Substitute Teachers are responsible for providing and implementing the daily lesson plans according to the School's requirements. In addition, they are charged with managing the classroom environment, providing activities, materials, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, required
• International Baccalaureate or Montessori experience, preferred
• Experience working with children/students, required
• Professional appearance

Knowledge &

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with young people.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

Working Conditions:

Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment. Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling). Light lifting of materials and other objects associated within a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20 to 40 lbs.). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its administration of policies regarding eligibility for faculty and staff positions.

All applicants are subject to a background check prior to being hired.