Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Early and Upper Elementary Divisions

Position Overview
Substitutes at Trinity School are inquisitive, nurturing, fun-loving, flexible, and creative. They model lifelong learning for their colleagues and students. They involve themselves in areas of the School beyond their classroom walls. The Substitute is responsible for fulfilling all of their responsibilities in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students in their class.

Rate of Pay: $80 for a half day (5.5 hours or less); $125 for a full day.

Long-term substitute positions are also available. Please indicate your interest in long-term substitute teaching in your cover letter or resume.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education (Preferred)
• Georgia State Teaching Certificate/License (Preferred).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively uses best practices in teaching and learning to deliver instruction
• Presents well-planned lessons with appropriate work within and outside of the classroom (with a focus on integration of subject areas, problem solving, and application). Has the ability to shift in the moment with child-initiated ideas
• Models appropriate behavior for students and can effectively engage young children in learning and practicing appropriate behavior
• Understands and supports developmental benchmarks of elementary-age children
• Develops strong student relations and nurtures the whole child by effectively communicating through active listening and appropriate responses
• Collaborates with colleagues in lesson planning as well as all grade-level and school-wide goals
• Uses technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively
• Understands responsible digital citizenship
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Relationships
The following represent groups of people you will interact with on a regular basis through your daily work and serving on committees.

• All Faculty/Staff
• Children
• Families of the children
• Board of Trustees
• Professional staff from other related agencies
• The Greater Community

This is an hourly position and will report to the Human Resources Coordinator.

Work Hours
Generally, the Substitute will work Monday-Thursday from 7:40 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Faculty and Staff rotate weekly morning carpool, which starts at 7:30 AM, and afternoon carpool, which lasts a minimum of 30 minutes.

When necessary, the employee must be flexible and able to work more than her/his regular daily or weekly schedule to complete duties and/or be available for parent conversations and consultations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.