What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Sequoyah School?
K12 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Part-time hourly position
Sequoyah School, a K-12 independent school founded in Pasadena, California in 1958, guides students through the deep intellectual exploration of content following a student-centered, project-based pedagogy that offers relevant contexts for exploration and opportunities for application. Furthermore, the high school program builds upon the changemaking work practiced in the K-8 program by offering a program for Social Innovation. Sequoyah faculty help facilitate student teams that explore issues in the community via a design thinking process that encourages teachers and students to get off campus and spend time interacting with community members and organizations. Finally, field studies is a hallmark of a Sequoyah education. Students and teachers travel around California, the Southwest, the Pacific Northwest, and Latin America to explore the natural world and engage with a variety of communities.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.
The substitute teacher position responsibilities include:
- Review lesson plans for classes and/or Advisory meetings
- Teach assigned classes according to the lesson plans
- Take attendance and provide a summary of the class period for the teacher
We are seeking candidates who:
- Have a bachelors degree or higher
- Have experience as a classroom teacher
- Are interested in project-based, student-centered pedagogy
- Include all students in learning and actively work to create an environment that fosters belonging