Substitute Teacher; On Call Contractor Position

Substitute Teacher (On Call Contractor Position)

Donum Dei Classical Academy founded in 2019 in San Francisco, equips students to become virtuous scholars and servant-leaders who are known, loved, and formed through a rigorous classical and Christ-centered education grounded in biblical truth. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, we seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.

1560 Treat Avenue, San Francisco CA 94116

Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Extended Care until 5:30p.m.

Position Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: Assistant Principal

Hourly Rate: $26.50 per hour

Working

Schedule:

On call, as needed

How This Role Fits into the Team: Each member of our team is essential to building a thriving culture that sees and calls out the image of God in our students and in one another. As we invite students to step into everything they are designed to be and do, our faculty and staff must also reflect and invest in our daily work of responding to God’s calling through an inner posture of discipline, diligence, and dedication.

This position supports the overall success of Donum Dei in foundational and fundamental ways that impact all areas of our organization. As a classroom teacher, you’ll help develop our grammar school, support initiatives to further our institutional effectiveness and reach, as well as support the overall wellbeing of our students through facilitating daily academic, social, spiritual, and emotional learning.

Education:

Experience: Professional working experience in relevant field(s).

Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year.

Missional Alignment:

• Be passionate about serving families and connecting them to our community as they navigate the journey of discernment, application, and enrollment.
• Align with DDCA’s vision to seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.

Faith & Conduct:

• Be devoted to the truth of the Gospel and to Jesus as Lord.
• Serve as a minister of the Gospel.
• Be in good standing with a Christian church, which includes weekly attendance and participation as an active worshipper.

Employment Type & Compensation:

Employment Type: On Call - Independent Contractor

Compensation: Paid bi monthly

Instructional Delivery:

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to ensure continuity of instruction.
• Deliver engaging and effective classroom instruction that aligns with the school's classical education model.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Adapt lessons as needed to meet the needs of individual students.

Classroom Management:

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Enforce school policies and procedures to ensure student behavior aligns with the academy’s standards.
• Manage student behavior through positive reinforcement and appropriate disciplinary measures.
• Monitor student activity to prevent disruptions and ensure on-task behavior.

Student Engagement:

• Encourage and motivate students to participate actively in the learning process.
• Foster a love for learning and intellectual curiosity in students.
• Build positive relationships with students to create a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
• Provide feedback and assistance to students to help them understand concepts and improve their skills.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Administer quizzes, tests, and other assessments as outlined in the lesson plans.
• Collect and review student work to evaluate progress and understanding.
• Provide timely feedback to students and report any concerns about student performance to the regular teacher.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents as needed.
• Leave detailed notes and reports for the regular teacher regarding student…