Substitute Teacher

Overview

This position requires a passion for student formation and school culture, and a deep commitment both to mastering classical education and working collaboratively within a vibrant academic and spiritual community. The highest aim of our elementary teachers is to foster the moral and intellectual growth of students by delivering well-prepared instruction in orderly, joyful classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well prepared, classical instruction in core K-5 Music topics, including: Rhythm, melody, harmony, form, timbre, etc.
• Plan & Lead execution of semesterly Fine Arts Nights, in conjunction with other Fine Arts faculty members.
• Use Socratic inquiry and other classical teaching methods to engage students in meaningful discussions.
• Maintain a well-ordered, joyful, and respectful classroom environment aligned with the school’s mission and philosophy.
• Utilize the Hillsdale K-12 Office Curriculum Guide and resource library to ensure alignment across sections and grade levels.
• Model and instill habits of virtue, such as honesty, perseverance, and humility, in students.
• Foster a classroom culture that embodies the mission and vision of VCA
• Build strong partnerships with parents by maintaining regular communication regarding student progress and behavior.
• Evaluate student performance through regular assignments and assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback to students, promoting growth in knowledge, skills, and character.
• Prepare and submit progress reports and grades in a timely manner.
• Participate actively in ongoing professional development, including training in classical education and pedagogy.
• Attend and contribute to faculty meetings, curriculum planning sessions, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school initiatives and foster a vibrant school culture.
• Embrace and contribute to the mission, vision, and culture of Veritas Classical Academy.
• Support extracurricular activities, community events, and school traditions as needed.
• Teach and maintain school-wide procedures and systems
• Maintain accurate and organized records for attendance, assignments, and communications.
• Take ownership of academic results and work to continuously improve them
• Actively participate in three-week summer professional development in preparation for the upcoming school year

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, Education and Licensure:
• Solid educational background including a bachelor’s degree in education.
• A current and appropriate Teaching License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
• Evidence of competencies in classroom management, learning strategies, individual and group management, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
• Required Skills and Abilities:
• Model the core values of the school.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to collaborate with industry-connected, project-based learning, and provide a student-centered education.
• A growth mindset and ability to reflect and vary instructional delivery model.
• Strong belief that an inclusive learning environment offers a more productive and personalized way of educating all students.
• The ability to work effectively with groups and individuals.
• Demonstrate skill in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness.
• Creative and imaginative approach to problem-solving and demonstrated ability to think outside of the box.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction.
• Self-starter and a well-developed ability to set and meet goals and outcomes.
• Knowledge of competency-based learning