Substitute Teacher - AAJP

Job Title: Substitute Teacher
Organization: Athlos Academy
Location: Jefferson Parish
Reports To: Assistant Principal
Hiring Status: At-Will
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
FTE: On-Call
Schedule: On-Call Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Reporting Days: On-Call
Compensation: Hourly
Evaluation Rubric: N/A
Starting Pay: $15 / hour - $120 / day

Minimum Qualifications

Required:


Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience: Classroom experience preferred
Certification: Substitute teaching certificate preferred
Background: Clear FBI background check
Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English;
Spanish fluency preferred

• Flexible schedule, choose the days you work
• Priority hiring for vacancies
• Teacher certification application coaching
• Safety trainings and security cameras
• Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access
• Multiple layers of instructional support and mentorship
• Opportunities for community involvement
• Opportunity to grow professionally
• Opportunity to help create and grow a unique educational model

• Substitute teach students in grades Kindergarten – 8th grade as needed due to teacher absences or leaves of absence.
• When subbing, create a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students, and allows them to perform at their very best.
• Utilize provided academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos’ 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character.
• Delivers instruction that engages students and ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level standards.
• Differentiates instruction based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities.

• Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.
• Consistently implements school-wide management policies.
• Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.
• Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.
• Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.
• Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.

• Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.
• Communicates with lead teacher to meet expectations
• Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.

• Models the Athlos culture.
• Implements school policies.
• Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.
• Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
• Honors schedules and deadlines.

Other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as:
  Zoom or Teams.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.

• Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.
• Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to see in close range and far range.
• Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
• Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.

NOTE:

This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.