Substitute Teacher (K-12)

Are you adept at handling changing responsibilities during the day? Do you enjoy the challenge? Do you have experience working with students who may speak a 2nd language?

82nd Street Academics is seeking full time substitute teachers to work with students from PreK-12th grade. This position would be in The Renaissance Charter School in Jackson Heights, Queens as well as The Renaissance Charter school 2 located in Elmhurst, Queens depending on need.

Rate of Pay: $ 23 hourly depending on previous experience and related education.

The hours of this position are guaranteed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm and Wednesday 7:30am -2:30pm. There are bi-weekly meetings and professional developments that may occur outside of these hours.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership on a day to day basis for a class of 20-25 students and maintain student retention and engagement. Instructors are representatives of our agency in the school and are responsible for maintaining the culture of the school.
• Implementing lesson plans that are prepared by day school teachers daily. We will work together to promote a college-attending environment among students as well as support them in increasing their social-emotional and self awareness.
• Instructors are a role model for our students. Everyone on our team must be outstanding in adhering to remote and in-person policies on attendance and punctuality, dress code, and setting a tone of respect in interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and school staff members.
• Communicate with the day school community and program director when there is a concern that must be resolved and provide excellent customer service and a professional, caring demeanor in-person, by phone or email.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to last minute changes considering current day to day changes.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum)
• At least one year of experience working with the School-Age group in a professional setting
• Commitment to the program through the end of June is a non-negotiable requirement
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Bengali or English is preferred
• Personal experience with societal barriers

Demonstrated Abilities:

• Knowledge of classroom management skills in working with children

• Commitment to delight and empower students

• Takes personal accountability for the program outcomes and takes initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges

Job type: Full time