Lower School Substitutes

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Reports To: Appropriate Division Head

Posting Detail:  To ensure adequate staffing of the most highly qualified Substitute Teachers, Country Day accepts applications for substitute teachers on an on-going basis.  Applications become inactive after 12 months and applicants are encouraged to re-apply annually for substitute positions.  Applicants will be contacted as substitutes are needed for each division.

Position Purpose:  The Substitute Teacher is responsible for operating a class in the absence of the regular teacher

Essential Functions

•  Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate;
• Organizes students for effective instruction
• Completes a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher;
• Collects and places students’ papers in regular teacher’s desk;
• Complies with and supports school regulations and policies;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by division head or teacher

Preferred Faculty Qualifications (Qualifications for substitute positions may vary depending on division)

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in subject matter and/or counseling.
• Teaching and/or administration experience in an independent school environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
• Qualifications for substitute positions may vary depending on division.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled office environment. 
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

It is the policy of Charlotte Country Day School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, training, benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment.