Substitute Teacher

Position Type: Varied work hours and days, Hourly pay, Non-Exempt
Term: Ongoing

The substitute teacher is a team player, possesses strong communication skills, and is flexible, creative and resourceful. This position reports to and works alongside the faculty and reports to the Director of Teaching and Learning.

• Typically with an additional teacher, oversee a group of approximately 10-20 students spanning grades from PreK through 5th Grade levels between the hours of 8:00am-6:00 p.m., Monday Friday, as needed for that day, not to exceed 8 hours in a day. This includes time on Valley’s playground, as well as managing indoor learning activities.
• Possess a genuine appreciation and concern for the education and development of children Maintain developmentally appropriate practices and possess strong group management skills
• Nurture kind and respectful relationships with children
• Maintain confidentiality and nurture healthy relationships with families
• Help maintain an inviting, safe, and organized environment

• Model and respect the School’s Mission and Values
• Demonstrate a belief that all children can learn and recognize the different developmental stages, cultural backgrounds, learning styles, and passions that influence a child’s educational experience
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the learning, social, and emotional needs of a wide range of diverse learners
• Create and effectively manage a positive and respectful classroom environment that promotes student learning while fostering kindness, self-expression, creativity, and respect for differences
• Actively support colleagues and collaborate with other teachers and specialists to meet each student’s needs and to ensure the overall quality of education
• Participate actively in the life of The Valley School

• Successful experience working with elementary school-age children
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred