Substitute Teacher

The Collegiate School seeks a part-time substitute teacher to monitor and support the education and wellbeing of our students on an as-needed basis. Additionally, the Substitute Teacher must possess a willingness to fulfill extra duties (such as lunch and/or dismissal duty), in a collegial manner. Substitute teaching offers candidates an opportunity to maintain their experience in teaching and to get to know the administration and teachers of Collegiate.

General Summary:

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular teacher within the specified division.

Regular substitute hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Essential Duties:

• Assists and guides students through lessons;

• Follows the prepared lesson plan provided by regular teacher or department chair;

• Facilitates a warm and safe classroom environment;

• Takes attendance;

• Covers, as needed, any scheduled additional duties (e.g. homeroom, recess, lunch);

• Collaborates professionally and collegially with other teachers and specialist teachers;

• Positively contributes to the School community and embody the School's values of respect, kindness, and integrity;

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education or related subject field required. Master's degree or higher preferred. Must possess a minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience or working with school-aged children.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to complete a background check

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and willingness to participate fully in a dynamic day school located in New York City;

• Ability to work on an on-call basis;

• Ability to manage classrooms in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all;

• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure and treat everyone with respect;

• Displays curiosity, a positive attitude, flexibility and a good sense of humor;

• Ability to follow all policies and procedures of the School as written in the employee and parent handbooks.

Competencies:

• Champions of boys -- They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys.

• Relationship-oriented -- They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.

• Purpose-driven -- They are inquiry-minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.

• Justice-seeking -- They seek to address students and their needs with an equity-oriented and antiracist lens and engage in the deep work of equity in the classroom and school community.

• Can-do collaborators -- They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.