Substitute Teacher

Overview

• An educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars.
• A self-reflective and self-aware teammate who is dedicated to aligning their classroom to Democracy Prep's commitment to antiracism and who is eager to use these skills to contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A flexible teacher who is comfortable in multiple content areas, able to build relationships quickly with scholars, and willing to follow the guidelines and systems of others.
• A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required).

• Fully cover all aspects of a lead teacher’s class on days(s) they are absent. This includes but is not limited to: writing and implementing lesson plans, delivering lesson presentations, and grading the daily assignments. Coverage assignments will be determined by the Senior Director of Talent Development. You can expect to cover assignments in more than one Democracy Prep school over the course of the year.
  
  Coverage assignments may occur in elementary, middle, or high school settings.
• Work to ensure that scholars enjoy a classroom culture characterized by high expectations and high support.
• Create an inclusive classroom and school community by engaging in training, reflection, and dialogue around issues of race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion for our staff and scholars.
• Plan and prepare for effective implementation of a coherent, research-based curriculum.
• Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice.
• Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective and frequent communication.
• Continuously improve your professional practice through weekly coaching sessions and professional development.
• Cultivate the social-emotional well-being of all scholars by building a positive classroom culture that leverages strong partnerships with scholars, their families, and the school's scholar support team.
• During long-term coverage assignments, engage in whole-school events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutoring, and other activities/duties as needed and assigned by school leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• A commitment to Democracy Prep’s mission of college success and authentic civic engagement.
• A self-reflective, antiracist approach that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Flexibility to teach in multiple content areas, build relationships quickly with scholars, and follow established guidelines and systems.

Salary starts at $55,200 and is commensurate with experience. Democracy Prep employees receive a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, a smartphone, and a laptop. Participation in the state retirement system is required, with options for a pre-tax 403b or post-tax Roth with Democracy Prep.

Democracy Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.