Assistant Teacher Substitute

Location: Archway Glendale Academy | Compensation Type: Hourly

About the Role

The Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Substitute Teacher at Great Hearts supports the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. He or she functions as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications.

Responsibilities

• Read, know, and support the philosophy, policies, procedures, and other pertinent data of the school as published in the Faculty Handbook and the most current Family Handbook.
• Work with the classroom and Lead teachers where assigned, understanding that support duties will often occur in other classrooms.
• Give all reasonable assistance to students in need of individual help and assist students in making up work after approved absences; support students who find content and lessons challenging.
• Share ideas and insights with the classroom teacher and grade-level staff to support improvement and learning.
• Support and enforce the school dress and behavior codes; promote the orderly behavior of all students in the school, on the grounds, and at off-campus activities.
• Keep accurate records and make reports as required by the classroom teacher and the Headmaster.
• Attend Open Houses, special school events (such as concerts, plays, and special presentations), and certain staff meetings designated as All Faculty Meetings as needed.
• Assist, when necessary, in substituting for absent teachers.
• Accept and faithfully execute monitoring and duty assignments.
• Participate in faculty development on half-days.
• Assist in the upkeep of the buildings and grounds as requested by the Headmaster; keep the workplace and classrooms neat and orderly; exercise care in the use of school equipment.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including the Academy Crisis Plan, for ensuring the safety and security of students on campus.
• Participate in regular annual performance evaluations with the classroom teacher and Headmaster; accept advice and recommendations for improvement of instruction.
• Act as an active member of the community of learners and continue professional growth and development by taking graduate courses and/or attending seminars and workshops related to the profession; pursue excellence in teaching and develop personal knowledge of the great ideas and works of Western Civilization.
• Promote to the greater community the mission and goals of Archway Classical Academy.
• Attend all Great Hearts professional development opportunities, including New Faculty Orientation and The Summit.
• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Some college coursework and/or Associate's degree required.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.