What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher (Grades Pre K through 12) position at Carolina Day School?
Carolina Day School has openings for substitute teachers at our Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, and Key School divisions.
Description:
A substitute teacher is a professional educator who is responsible for operating a safe, orderly, and positive classroom environment while the regular teacher is absent. The substitute teacher must effectively manage the classroom and provide instruction for students by following the regular teacher's lesson plans and adhering to Carolina Day School policies and procedures.
Responsibilities of a Substitute Teacher:
- Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while the regular teacher is absent
- Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, curriculum objectives, classroom management, and instructional strategies
- Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
- Communicate clearly and effectively to students, faculty, and staff
- Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and serious discipline problems to school administration as soon as possible
- Maintain a working knowledge of and adhere to all Carolina Day School policies and procedures
- Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by the school administration
Qualifications for a Substitute Teacher:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
- Criminal background check
- Drug test
- Work experience in schools is preferred, but teaching certification not required
