Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher: Job Description

Position: Substitute Teacher

Division: Lower, Middle and Upper School

Reports to: Principal

Purpose: The Substitute Teacher will report to the division Principal and will provide classroom coverage as assigned when the regular teachers are absent. The substitute teacher must be confident teaching a wide range of material and age groups.

Specific Skills:

• Flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice.
• Ability to teach day to day assignments while following the plans of the teacher and maintaining classroom order.
• Uses initiative to solve problems when they arise and is willing to make decisions based on the best interest of students.
• Ability to quickly adjust to different subjects when needed.
• Ability to communicate well with students and staff.
• Willingness to help supervise extracurricular activities.
• A positive attitude.
• Wants to be part of a close community and able to contribute in positive ways to the culture of the school.