Substitute Teacher Village Elementary School

Job Title: Chadwick Village Substitute Teacher

Division/Department: Village K-6

Reports to: Village Director

Location: Palos Verdes, CA

Type of position/FLSA: Casual Part-time Seasonal Non-exempt hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

  • Teach classes as assigned
  • Teach using student-centered, experiential, and differentiated methods, in line with Village school philosophies
  • Work individually with students as needed during the school day
  • Work in tandem with a team of Chadwick teachers to provide a rich learning atmosphere in conjunction with Chadwick’s mission.
  • Seeking a teacher with experience in early childhood development, able to take initiative, ability to interact with children as well as adults.
  • Ideal candidate will instill a joy of learning in our students and loves working with children.
  • Supervision and ensuring student safety are key components to the position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Communicate promptly and professionally with students, and colleagues
  • Embody and advocate the mission, vision, and strategic direction of Chadwick School
  • Create and sustain a positive school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations
  • Implement an inquiry-based curriculum to meet or exceed academic standards
  • Assume responsibility for the academic progress of students
  • Actively work to ensure all students’ needs are met
  • Maintain strong, professional relationships with colleagues in an environment where listening, critical thought, respectful debate, and compromise is welcomed and essential
  • Develops student understanding and appreciation of our Core Values
  • Adapts curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment.
  • Instructs students in proper care and use of materials and organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, to prevent loss or abuse
  • Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students
  • Be on campus from 7:45 am until 3:45 pm on days when school is in session – 4 hours up to 8 hours as needed
  • Supervise students as assigned, including chaperoning, lunchtime supervision, recess duty, arrival and dismissal duties, and other responsibilities as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned