Substitute Teacher, Per Diem

Location

Pottstown, PA | United States

Job description

Substitute Teacher

The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Department: Varies

Position Title: Substitute Teacher

Reports To: Department Chair

Status: Non-Exempt, Per Diem Teaching Faculty

Position Summary

The Hill School is currently seeking per diem substitute teachers for grades 9 thru 12. The substitute will maintain the academic focus of the classroom, provide support and assistance for students, and provide a safe and respectful classroom environment.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Ideally, a candidate will possess at least 3 years of experience teaching or other work with adolescents. The successful candidate will possess effective classroom management skills, a love of working with students; the ability to create a joyful learning environment where students are inspired and empowered to learn; a high level of energy and flexibility; a reflective and growth-oriented mindset; a commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning; and a sense of humor. While most of the time the teacher will have clear written lesson plans to execute in the absence of the classroom teacher, experience in developing a curriculum is a bonus.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Implementing planned curriculum in high school classrooms
• Proactively liaising with faculty members to coordinate materials
• Implementing curriculum
• Providing continuity of academic programming
• Effectively communicating with parents and other constituents, as necessary
• Fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment for young learners

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.

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