Substitute Teacher

New Way Academy is an independent, K-12 day school in Phoenix, Arizona. Our mission is to create a dynamic school experience that empowers children with learning differences to maximize their potential and prepare for life beyond our doors. We continually strive to provide exemplary educational instruction, state-of-the-art remediation for areas of challenge, optimal social experiences, and the opportunity to unlock strengths and talents.

As a result, New Way develops confident lifelong learners who lead enhanced, productive lives and serve as positive examples of what individuals with learning differences can achieve.

New Way’s core values of respect, community, ownership, quality and engagement are at the heart of all that we do. New Way Academy is dedicated to approaching justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives with an intentional global mindset that places value and recognition on the diverse community members of New Way.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Substitute Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support to our students.

We serve students in grades K-12, have small class sizes, and foster a positive culture that promotes social and academic growth. New Way Academy students are unique not only in their learning styles but in their perseverance and the skills you can help them develop to overcome life’s challenges. Experience in an educational setting is strongly preferred, with an interest in working with students who have learning differences.

When applying, please specify your preferred grade levels and/or subjects. All candidates must interview with the Head of School before being added to our master list of approved substitute teachers.

• Take attendance according to the procedures of the school
• Ensure an orderly and tidy classroom
• Adhere to all school-wide policies and procedures
• Follow the steps in the lesson plans provided by the absent teacher
• Communicate in a confidential and professional manner with staff, parents and students

• Past experience working in an educational or instructional setting
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required (or in process)
• Collaborative and positive attitude
• Ability to comply with written oral and verbal instructions
• Willingness to stand for most hours of the day or sit for extensive periods of time
• Ability to build rapport with students
• Full capability to give instructions while the regular teacher is absent
• A W-9 position paying $150 per instructional day