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This unique position will be part-time Teacher Assistant to the Upper School and part-time In- house Substitute for grades K-11.

UPPER SCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT (Middle & High School only)

All UDS teachers and staff should align with our vision:

Union Day School nurtures all students to discover their talents and passion, build foundation skills and character to reach their true potential, and grow meaningful relationships, confidence and future success.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the instructional process
• Works with the teacher in providing supervision of students
• Works with the teacher to evaluate the academic progress of students Assists in preparation of classroom materials
• Perform classroom clerical duties
• Assists the teacher in planning
• Provides instruction and/or instructional support to small groups Other duties as directed by the Head of School
• Must be Tech Savvy

IN-HOUSE SUBSTITUTE (K-11)

• In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the UDS In-House Substitute will cover classrooms on an as-needed basis. Substitutes will help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.
• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Indicates to students at the beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with the school.
• Ensure that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Knows school procedures and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Executive Director.