Substitute Lower School Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Substitute Lower School Teacher

REPORTS TO :

Lower School Director

JOB CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt Position

JOB PURPOSE :

The Substitute Lower School Teacher is a temporary position to provide continuity of instruction for students in Kindergarten - Grade 4 when the homeroom teacher or assistant teacher is absent. The Substitute Lower School Teacher may serve in the role of homeroom teacher or assistant teacher in the Lower School classroom. The Substitute Lower School Teacher is hired on a daily basis or for a limited term.

The Substitute Lower School Teacher will model the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Work collaboratively with the Lower School Director and grade level team members to deliver lesson plans

Adhere to the designated curriculum

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

Manage the classroom with safety and security as the top priority

Complete non-academic tasks as necessary (lunch duty, carpool, etc.).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

GDS Cultural Competencies

All Employees)

GDS Employee Skills

All Employees)

Human-Centered

Data-Informed

Empathetic

Collaborative

Professionalism

Technologically Fluent

Adaptable & Growth Mindset

Inclusive

Productive conflict resolution

Integrity

Welcoming

Respectful

Listens to Understand

Relationship-Focused

Student-Centered

Field Expertise

Coachable

Lifelong Learner

Kind

Teacher Competencies

Kid Champion

Chief modeler of of respect, responsibility, kindness & integrity

Intellectually Curious

Lover of learning for self and students

Curriculum expert

Culturally competent

Proactive & Effective Communicator

Reflective

Responsive

Patient

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related academic field preferred

Classroom experience preferred

Understanding or experience in independent schools preferred

Working Conditions

Daily work requires supervising students both indoors and outdoors. Faculty are required to participate in regular safety drills, learn CPR, learn how to apply a tourniquet, provide basic first aid, administer epi-pens when needed, and be able to support other student-specific health-related needs. Some weekend, evening, or early morning work may be required from time to time.

Physical Requirements

Teachers of young children must be able to assist them in toileting, hand washing, nose-blowing, etc. They must be able to move quickly and frequently from standing to sitting with ease, lift up to 50 pounds, and sit on small chairs and the floor. All teachers must be able to provide adequate supervision indoors and outdoors, and they must be able to ensure the safety of students during drills and emergencies that may arise from time to time. Exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels on a weekly basis.

Direct Reports

There are no direct reports for substitute teachers.