Substitute Teacher

Company Description

KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni.  While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

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Job Description

We are seeking dedicated and adaptable Substitute Teachers to join our team. As a substitute teacher, you will play a critical role in ensuring that students continue to receive high-quality instruction in the absence of their regular teachers. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education and looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instructional Delivery: Implement lesson plans provided by the regular teacher, ensuring that students are engaged and that classroom objectives are met.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a positive and structured classroom environment that is conducive to learning, following the school’s established policies and procedures.
• Student Engagement: Build positive relationships with students, encouraging participation and supporting their academic and social development.
• Adaptability: Be flexible in managing different classroom environments, including various grade levels and subjects, as assigned.
• Professionalism: Exhibit professionalism at all times, including punctuality, reliability, and effective communication with school staff and administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
   
• Previous teaching or substitute teaching experience is preferred but not required.
   
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage a classroom effectively; adaptability to different instructional settings.
   
• Successful completion of State and Federal Criminal Background Check - All offers are considered pending until the successful completion of a professional reference check and a state/federal background check.
   
• A sense of humility, customer service mindset, and a personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Equity, Achievement, Community, and Hope.

Additional Information

This is an hourly role at $15.00 an hour.

Disclaimer:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
   
• This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the KNOS and any of its employees.

KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. KNOS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of KNOS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

KNOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the KNOS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.