Substitute Teacher

Scope of Work

Implement lesson plans during a regular teacher’s absence.

Experience Requirements

• Experience working with children
• Classroom teaching experience a plus
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives

Education/Certification Requirements

• High School Degree
• CLEAR CORI and MA fingerprinting

Specific Responsibilities

• Educational Program & Student Services:
  • Deliver clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines
  • Lead lessons to students in groups and individually as directed by Lead Teacher (LT) or Director
  • Supervise students on field trips
  • Recognize when students are not meeting academic or behavioral expectations and communicate this to LT or Director
  • Follow recommendations for students (when shared by LT or Director) with an IEP, 504 or neuropsych evaluation and ensure they have the supports in place to be successful
  • Support students with individual behavioral plans (when shared by LT or Director)
  • Supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills
• Constituent Relations:
  • Build productive relationships with parents when opportunities to interact with parents occur (dismissal, assemblies, etc.)
• Administration:
  • Maintain daily attendance in Renweb
  • Report all accidents/incidents to LT or Director and complete accident forms as needed
  • Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school
  • Perform lunch/recess duties

School Culture

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions
• Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague

Mobility & Engagement

• Frequently moving about the campus to follow the school schedule, including ascending/descending stairs and transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces
• The ability to position oneself at a child’s level (e.g., kneeling, sitting, or crouching) and assist students with daily tasks like zipping jackets, tying shoes, or managing materials
• Effectively monitoring students during recess and outdoor activities in various weather conditions

Physical Assistance

• Occasionally moving or lifting classroom materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs

Sensory & Focus

• Maintain focus and safety in a moderately noisy environment with frequent interruptions
• Specific vision capabilities are required to ensure student safety and accurate record-keeping

Commitment to DEIJ

Riverbend School is committed to becoming an anti-bias and anti-racist community. All candidates must be committed to furthering this work by embracing differences; exploring and affirming the identities and intersections of all which include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomics, social class, family structures, learning differences, and differences in ability. Candidates must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA+ educators, or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools.

EEO Statement

Riverbend School is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. Riverbend strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.