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Lower School Substitute Teacher
Summary
Title:Lower School Substitute Teacher
ID:1214
Department:Lower School
Description
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls, educating students in Pre-K through 12. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria,” these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education, and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.


Lower School Substitute Teacher 
Full-Time
Beginning Early September 2020

 
 

Position: Lower School Substitute Teacher: Grades Pre-K - 4
Reports to: Lower School Division Head
FLSA: Exempt, part-time
Rate:  $150 per day, $75.00 per 1/2 day

Convent of the Sacred Heart 91st Street seeks Lower School Substitute Teachers for Pre-Kindergarten to Fourth Grade.

Responsibilities:
  • The principal role of a Lower School Substitute Teacher is to provide coverage when a Head Teacher or Associate Teacher is absent from his/her classroom.
  • When substituting for an Associate Teacher, the Substitute Teacher is expected to support the Head Teacher with assisting students and the preparation of lessons and projects.
  • If the Head Teacher is absent, the Substitute Teacher is asked to assume the role of the Head Teacher and is in charge of the classroom.
  • Formal written lesson plans will be provided for the Substitute Teacher during the time she/he is providing this coverage.
  • The Substitute Teacher will also be responsible for routine tasks, which include supervising at lunch and roof times.

Requirements:
  • At least two years of teaching experience, either as a Head Teacher or as an Associate Teacher
  • Experience teaching multiple grade levels (Pre-K to Grade 4 preferred)
  • Passion for working with elementary-aged students
  • Strong knowledge of classroom management strategies
  • Experience in teaching with technology, especially Google, Zoom, Seesaw, and Smartboard
  • Flexibility with schedule
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills
  • Ability and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances (comfortability with both teaching in-person and teaching virtually)
Preferred:
  • Experience in teaching Singapore Math, Fundations, Reader’s Workshop, and Writer’s Workshop
  • Knowledge of project-based learning and differentiated instruction techniques

An equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.
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