Teacher - 4th Grade LTS

Job Summary

The long-term substitute teacher is responsible for all aspects of creating a dynamic learning environment for students in the class during a leave of absence of the regularly assigned teacher

Essential Functions

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students’ progress. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence, as requested.

Qualifications

• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior based on it. An equal commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Master’s degree or post graduate work in education, will consider a BA degree with a teaching credential and 10 years of recent, relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years as a lead teacher in grades 3-5 in an independent school environment.
• Strong teaching ability; enjoy working with children and an obvious passion for the academic subject matter being taught.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English. Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus. May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, pull, push in the course of a day and to occasionally lift up to 45 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and intermittently in outside weather conditions typical to the Peninsula Bay Area, including extreme heat, cold and damp, supervising students.

Employment & Instructions for Applying

SHS offers competitive compensation and health and welfare benefits subject to plan parameters, including medical, dental, vision, Life & LTD, 403(b) retirement plan, accrued vacation, sick and pto, lunch during the academic year and more.