Long-Term Substitute - Middle School Classroom; History + Science

Long-Term Substitute - Middle School Classroom (History + Science)

Join to apply for the Long-Term Substitute - Middle School Classroom (History + Science) role at St. Joseph Montessori School
.

St. Joseph Montessori School provided pay range: $130.00/daily - $130.00/daily (your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – speak with your recruiter).

• Job Title:
  
  St. Joseph Montessori School Long-Term Substitute
• Level: Middle School ⅞ (History + Science)
• Term of Position:
  March - June 2026
• Location:
  
  933 Hamlet St., Columbus, OH 43201
• Job Status:
  Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Reports to:
  
  Head of School

• Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of individual students in a multi‑age classroom.
• Collaborate with and co‑teach alongside middle school staff; create and implement lessons for History and Science that align with Montessori principles and state standards.
• Act as a Montessori Guide for children in their third plane of development.
• Facilitate a respectful environment by encouraging conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons.
• Use Positive Discipline techniques to redirect children as needed.
• Help plan, prepare, and organize materials for parent volunteers and school maintenance.
• Participate in school‑wide events, weekly level meetings, staff meetings, and Student Support Team meetings.
• Complete all assigned paperwork accurately and timely.
• Maintain a harmonious relationship with co‑teachers, assistants, interns, and administrators.

• Design, implement, and present lessons that ignite curiosity while meeting State of Ohio academic standards.
• Extend the curriculum as student needs dictate.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and planning through the use of Transparent Classroom, observing students to guide instruction.
• Keep the school’s system of record keeping (Gradelink) up to date.

• Send weekly newsletters (email) to parents about their children’s school lives.
• Collaborate with school administration to educate parents on Montessori philosophy.
• Advocate respectful conflict resolution within the classroom.

• Observe and keep daily records of each student’s progression.
• Record observations to guide instruction based on student needs.
• Maintain school calendar of events.

• Establish harmonious relationships with teachers, staff, interns, and administrators.
• Collaborate specifically with middle school co‑teachers and administrators to implement curriculum.
• Attend weekly level meetings and staff meetings.

• Plan, prepare, and organize materials for parent volunteers if necessary.
• Assist in maintenance and cleaning of the building, materials, and playground.
• Report maintenance issues to the Head of School, Director of Operations, or Facility Manager.
• Care for all classroom animals and plants.
• Organize planning time for reviewing lessons, curriculum, and student work.
• Hours:
  
  8:00 am – 3:30 pm (4:30 pm on Wednesday), including a half‑hour lunch break.
• Attend, participate, and inform (based on data) Student Support Team meetings as necessary.
• Complete all assigned paperwork such as Administrative Cost Reimbursements, Child History Forms, Admissions Interviews, and student permanent record files.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of School.

• Support and promote a team environment.
• Exhibit enthusiasm, initiative, high energy level, sense of humor, and flexibility.
• Physical ability to work around children, including sitting on the floor, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift or move 25 pounds occasionally.
• Enthusiasm when working with children and adolescents.
• Complete FBI/BCI Background Check, Protecting God’s Children 3‑hour workshop, CPR/First Aid Certification, Religion I course of study (Diocese of Columbus requirement), and other professional development as assigned.

• Credential from the Association Montessori Society, Association Montessori Internationale, or from a MACTE‑approved Teacher Education Program (optional/preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (optional/preferred).
• State of…