Grade School Substitute Teacher

About the role

The Substitute Instructor will deliver the provided curriculum and supervise children in any of the range of ages from Montessori through eighth grade. The substitute is responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment for the students, managing basic student records, and upholding the Sion Mission on the Grade School campus of Notre Dame de Sion.

Qualifying Characteristics

• Must be available for on-call scheduling by 6:00am, the night before or advanced notice.
• Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
• Minimum 60 college credit hours.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Able to interact professionally with students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Able to accept professional feedback.
• Strong ability to work collegially with the Division faculty and support team.
• Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise children ages 2-14.
• Account for children at all times.
• Maintain a safe learning environment.
• Manage basic student records.
• Adhere to accommodation plans and food allergy interventions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Able to stand or sit for extended periods of time on own.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, stoop, and squat on own.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Expectations

• School work hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm for faculty unless otherwise instructed.
• Substitutes should report to the Front Desk to receive their assignment.
• Faculty are expected to wear dress that reflects respect for the profession and the School.
• Jeans and Athletic wear of any kind are not appropriate, except on approved Spirit Days.
• Substitutes should make themselves familiar with Emergency evacuation routes posted in their rooms.