Long Term Substitute Teacher (Maternity Leave)- Kindergarten

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School in West Seattle seeks a highly qualified Kindergarten Teacher, for along-term sub maternity leave position beginning at the end of February 2025.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the current kindergarten teacher to learn the routines and systems of the classroom before taking over to teach all general subjects. The long-term sub position will run from the end of February 2025- the end of the school year (mid-June 2025).

Our Lady of Guadalupe School serves Preschool thru 8th grade students in an inclusive Catholic school environment. We are committed to our mission: "OLG fosters Gospel values, inspires academic excellence, and develops service and leadership. We face this as a sacramental community united and empowered by the Holy Spirit." Our Kindergarten teacher teams with a classroom aide and with the other primary teachers, our School Counselor, and our Learning Support teacher to provide wrap-around instruction meeting the needs of all learners. We highly encourage a celebration of our diversity and seek like-minded individuals to join our mission!

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching and lesson planning all general subjects (math, reading, writing, phonics, science, social studies) through end of the year
• Current Teacher will be communicating units to be covered and assessed
• Giving and grading assessments at end of unit checkpoints
• Completing grades for final trimester of 2024-2025 school year in school system
• Includes filing student report cards and filling out cumulative folder for each student
• Regular communication with current kindergarten families through preferred method (current teacher can share tools that are already in place)
• Accompany kindergarten students to all school mass (about once a month) and any other daily masses
• Will be coordinating with learning specialist/religion support to determine dates
• Communicate with classroom coordinators for class parties (End of Year)
• Attending weekly staff meetings (Wednesday 2:30- 4pm).

Qualifications include:

• Ability to connect faith and Catholic Social Teaching with current issues in the classroom
• Skill in fostering curiosity, critical thinking and problem solving
• Depth of knowledge in content areas of Math, Science, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, and Religion.
• Hands-on, inquiry-based approach
• Genuine interest in and ability to connect with colleagues, primary-age students & families
• Commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners
• Experience in using technology as a tool for teaching, learning, and communication
• Facility in incorporating the Common Core Standards throughout the content areas.
• Ability to collaborate in a team situation

Salary and benefits
Long term sub- no benefits.

• Compensation: $23.00- $27.00 /hr (8 hours a day).
• Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.
• As a long-term sub position, this role is not benefit eligible.

This position includes a commitment to service learning while coordinating with fellow teachers on school and class projects. We know we work better together! At OLG we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our students and staff.

Candidates should hold Washington state teaching credentials or the equivalent from another state. Teaching experience preferred. A preference will be given to candidates who are practicing Catholics.

Qualified candidates should complete an application here and communicate directly with the principal, Lauren Hobbs, via email lhobbs@guadalupe-school.org. The principal does not receive notifications when applicant has applied. Please contact principal DIRECTLY. Upon review of the application, candidates may be contacted for an interview. Finalists will be asked to prepare a sample lesson, of their choice, to teach to Kindergarten students. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

See application portal here: https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=10077

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekdays

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• WA State Teaching Certificate or out of state equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98126 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98126: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27