Substitute Teacher

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Category: Part-time

Classification: Non-exempt (hourly)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.
Hourly Rate: $20/hour

Department: Faculty

Start Date :
Immediately

Sabot School, a progressive preschool–Grade 8 school in Richmond and a leader in the Reggio Emilia Approach, seeks a creative and flexible substitute teacher to oversee class instruction when a faculty member is absent.

Under the supervision of the appropriate Program Director that they are directly working for, the Substitute Teacher is available on an as needed basis and is responsible for carrying out the lesson plans and duties of the teacher for whom they are substituting. As such, the Substitute Teacher works with the students and faculty to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment that reflects the mission, values and policies of Sabot School.

Substitute Teachers assume a variety of educational and support responsibilities. At Sabot, attention is given to individual learning styles, social-emotional skills, and positive identity development. Teachers model a patient, compassionate, open-minded approach to relating to children and adults. Substitute Teachers are called on to support the class culture with routines and expectations defined by Sabot’s mission and values.

Sabot has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging.

Interested candidates should click the link below to submit the following materials.

Be sure to list the position in the "position applying for" field.

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references
• Follows the lesson plans left by the teacher for whom they are substituting
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Maintains a learning environment conducive to effective learning
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities
• Provides a positive and safe environment for students—physically and emotionally—that reflects effective classroom management strategies
• Maintains a professional, positive, and constructive relationship with colleagues, administrators, and staff
• Actively participates in and supports the behavioral guidelines of the School, carrying them out with respect for the integrity of each child
  Fulfills additional duties when asked (e.g., playground supervision, lunchroom supervision)
• Maintains communication with the administration and faculty regarding the class’s progress and any issues or concerns that may have arisen
• Develops and maintains professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty and staff to the benefit of students and classes
  Provides effective supervision of students to promote a safe and healthy environment and School experience
• Supervises students outside of the classroom (e.g., during lunch, recess, or breaks)
  Maintains a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information related to staff, children, families, and co-workers
• Helps to uphold School policies, protocols, and expectations
• Reports to the Program Director at the beginning and end of each day
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Program Director

Education & Experience

While a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in teaching, education or related field with teaching experience is highly preferred, we are open to other degrees with professional experience working with children in a safe, supportive learning environment. For all applicants, some experience with children in a professional setting is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to complete a background check.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Willingness to participate fully in a dynamic day school environment in Richmond, Virginia.
• Demonstrates professionalism and serves as a role model by modeling honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness for students.
• Develops and maintains professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners for the benefit of students and classes.
• Demonstrates professionalism, engagement, and…