What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Sinai Akiba Academy?
Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles, serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning, and nurture a community of ethical, critical thinkers who, shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition, walk through the world with confidence and humility.
Our core values of Kehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community); Talmud Torah (Academic Excellence); Derech Eretz (Kindness, Empathy, & Respect); Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof (Ethical Responsibility); Avodat Halev (Soulful Intention), and Ahavat Yisrael (Love for Israel) serve as a commitment with the students, families and community members that we serve to energize the present, explore the past, and embrace the future.
Position Summary
Sinai Akiba Academy is seeking qualified K-8 substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 academic year. A substitute teacher supervises and teaches students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. This position requires availability to accept assignments when scheduled in advance or, occasionally, at the last minute. The ideal candidate is responsive and will demonstrate: responsibility, safe management of students, emotional intelligence, a growth mindset, self-motivation, positive energy, strong interpersonal skills, a service-oriented and team approach to work, approachability, flexibility, and clear communication skills.
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field and should have previous teaching experience.
Some of the substitute teacher’s duties and responsibilities will include:
- Following lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
- Managing the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize disruptions, and maintain a positive learning environment
- Supervising students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, at recess/lunch, and during dismissal
- Providing a written report of the day to the regular teacher
Hourly Rate Range: $25.00 - $35.00
Applicants may submit their resume for consideration to Denise Fernandez Reyes at dfernandezreyes@sinaiakiba.org.
Sinai Akiba Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.
Salary : $25 - $35
