What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Valor Public Schools?
Mission & Vision
Valor’s mission is to educate the whole person for authentic freedom and a full human life. Our educational vision is grounded in the classical tradition, which identifies wisdom and virtue as the ultimate goals of education. In all facets of school life, we invite students to enter into the mystery of existence by inspiring them to pursue what is true, good, and beautiful within an authentic community. Our motto, Sapientia per Admirationem, speaks to our identity as an institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of wonder. This vision saturates the entire life of our schools, from curriculum and pedagogy to classroom order and special events.
All Valor students read and discuss the Great Books, take advanced math and science courses, study Latin, engage meaningfully with their external community, care for plants and animals, explore the fine arts, and have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular clubs and competitive athletics. In conjunction with rigorous academics, Valor is committed to building a transformative school culture filled with joy, respect, and deep engagement. Valor’s teachers and school leaders inspire students to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives and reach their fullest potential.
What We Stand For
- Wisdom and Virtue
- Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
- Human Dignity
- Wonder and Inquiry
- Friendship and Community
- Attentiveness and Presence
- Honest, Open Communication
- Continuous Learning and Growth
Valor Hiring Profile
- Mission & vision alignment
- Subject matter expertise
- Strength of character
- Love of learning
- Commitment to professional growth
- Humility & receptivity to coaching
- Practical wisdom
- Aptitude/fit for working with students
- Classroom leadership capacity
- Commitment to collaboration and team unity
- Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic, positive attitude
Position Overview
Substitute teachers at Valor play a vital role of performing the duties of regular teachers when they are absent. Substitutes are required to assist in a wide range of different capacities, including during teacher prep time, as assigned by the Substitute Coordinator.
A full day of substitute teaching begins at 7:20am and ends at the conclusion of the teacher's duties for the day (3:10 or 3:30pm). The daily rate of pay is $110 for a full day. A half day of substitute teaching includes up to 4.5 hours of work. The daily rate of pay is $55 for a half day.
Start Date: Immediate Openings
Salary : $55 - $110
