What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - LOWER SCHOOL position at Shady Side Academy?
Job Details
Job Location: Shady Side Academy Junior School - Pittsburgh, PA
Position Type: Seasonal
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Category: Education
Description
Shady Side Academy’s Country Day School and the Junior School are seeking substitute teachers to support classroom teachers when there are absences.
Responsibilities will include:
- Teaching all subjects to a group of children
- Working as a part of a team; extra duties include recess, lunch and carpool duties
- Being an integral part of a caring community of learners
Qualifications
A successful candidate will have:
- A depth of knowledge and understanding of young children
- A passion for working with young children
- A knowledge of guided reading and Writing Workshop
- Sensitivity to diverse communities of learners and an appreciation of developmental differences in an elementary school setting
- A knowledge of 21st Century Skills and how they relate to classroom teaching
A bachelor’s degree is required. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of differentiated instruction, a flexible and team-oriented approach, excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, superior interpersonal skills, and a sense of humor.