Substitute Teachers

Island School, a private, college preparatory school for students in grade PK - 12 is currently looking for inspired and well-qualified Substitute Teachers (on-call employment) for all grades from PreK-12. The ideal candidates shall be energetic and experienced in working with a range of students in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Since students' needs are constantly changing, the Substitute Teacher must also be highly organized, flexible, and able to demonstrate compassion and patience.

It is expected the successful candidates would:

Teach classes following overall plans of the current teacher; as well as plan without support
Communicate with students and parents as necessary; Make classes meaningful and relevant by inspiring students
Monitor, assess, and give feedback on student learning on a regular basis both formally and informally
Incorporate educational technology throughout instruction and course work
Perform additional duties, including but not limited to supervision of lunch/recess, attend faculty meetings, etc.
A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the Division Director and/or Head of School.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Prepares for the class(es)as assigned and follows the lesson prepared by the absent teacher.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree, preferred
Experience working with teenagers in an educational environment is preferred.
Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents, as needed.
Ability to use computers for classroom instruction and record keeping.
TB Clearance, required for employment.

No phone calls, please. Please send resumes to hr@ischool.org.

Island School is an equal opportunity employer. The school strives to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws. Our policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression), age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest and court record, reproductive health decision, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, credit history, citizenship status, military/veterans status, or other characteristics protected under applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and/or executive orders. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, discipline, compensation, working conditions, and benefits.

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