What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Middle School Teacher position at Greensboro Day School?
Job Description
Job Description
Substitute Middle School Teacher
REPORTS TO :
Middle School Director
JOB CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt Position
JOB PURPOSE :
The Substitute Middle School Teacher is a temporary position to provide continuity of instruction for students in Grades 5-8 when a teacher is absent. The Substitute Middle School Teacher is hired on a daily basis or for a limited term.
The Substitute Middle School Teacher will model the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Teach 4-5 sections of an academic subject
Coach an academic team (if teaching 4 sections)
Facilitate a regular study hall every other day
Advise 12-18 students during the dedicated advisory period
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 (break duty, 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 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
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. The position may require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing to teach, and working on a computer. Teachers must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. Teachers must also be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.
Direct Reports
There are no direct reports for substitute teachers.
