Substitute Teacher; General

Position: Substitute Teacher (General)

The substitute teacher provides meaningful instruction for assigned classroom students, helps them learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons, and manages the classroom environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the front desk at the beginning of the day and following sign-out procedures with the Receptionist at the end of the day
• Carrying out the program of study prescribed in lesson plans left by the teacher and guiding the learning process toward the achievement of goals and objectives as indicated
• Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Performing duties usually required of the absent teacher such as lunchroom, hall monitoring, and playground
• Knowing the emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned
• Performing other related duties as directed by the Head of Lower, Middle, or Upper School

REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates will have:

• A commitment to Covenant’s Christian principles
• Experience working with students
• A genuinely caring attitude toward students
• The ability to communicate clearly and establish effective, working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and staff, and
• The ability to be flexible in working with various levels of students, subjects, and teaching methodologies
• The person must also be comfortable sharing his/her faith with students. An education background is preferred.

Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non-denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr