What are the responsibilities and job description for the Montessori School Substitute Teacher position at Nardin Academy?
Summary Description
Nardin Academy is an Independent Catholic School located in Buffalo, New York. Nardin asks all in our community to “Inspire hearts and minds to do amazing things for the world through faith, character, academic excellence, and service.” Nardin’s values include Embracing All, Nurturing Talent, Fostering Connection, Living and Serving through Faith, and Igniting Possibilities. Nardin is a diverse and welcoming community that fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates the background and experiences of all.
A Nardin Academy teacher is dedicated to the mission of the Academy, committed to the study of pedagogy, motivated to work collaboratively, and committed to self-reflective practice and professional development.
Nardin Academy is seeking a Montessori School Substitute teacher.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to comply with written and or oral instructions
- Ability to create an efficient working relationship with other personnel
- Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management skills
- Close and personal relationship with pupils on a daily basis
- Full capability to give instructions while the regular teacher is absent. Supports the mission and goals of Nardin Academy
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow the lesson plans provided by the absent teacher.
- Interact in a professional manner with students and parents.
- Encourage, monitor, and promote student progress.
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Assume the responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods, and out-of-class settings.
- Provide a brief report in writing on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each day for the teacher.
- Work cooperatively with all school personnel.
- Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
Other Duties
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.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or related field from an accredited institution
- NY State or comparable certification in teaching in appropriate subject area
- Previous teaching experience in a professional setting preferred.
Working Conditions
The work environment is a standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and/or outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.
Wage
$18.00 per hour
To apply, please submit the following materials as a .pdf or .docx to Human Resources at hr@nardin.org. Please include:
- Cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications.
- Current resume
- Minimum of 3 references with names, telephone numbers and email addresses
EEO
Nardin Academy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nardin Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, recall, compensation, training, and position transfer.
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