Job Title: Chadwick Village Substitute Teacher     

Division/Department: Village K-6

Reports to:   Village Director                       

Location: Palos Verdes, CA

Type of position/FLSA: Casual Part-time Seasonal Non-exempt hourly

 

POSITION SUMMARY

• Teach classes as assigned


• Teach using student-centered, experiential, and differentiated methods, in line with Village school philosophies


• Work individually with students as needed during the school day


• Work in tandem with a team of Chadwick teachers to provide a rich learning atmosphere in conjunction with Chadwick’s mission.


• Seeking a teacher with experience in early childhood development, able to take initiative, ability to interact with children as well as adults. 


• Ideal candidate will instill a joy of learning in our students and loves working with children.


• Supervision and ensuring student safety are key components to the position.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, and colleagues


• Embody and advocate the mission, vision, and strategic direction of Chadwick School


• Create and sustain a positive school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations


• Implement an inquiry-based curriculum to meet or exceed academic standards


• Assume responsibility for the academic progress of students


• Actively work to ensure all students’ needs are met


• Maintain strong, professional relationships with colleagues in an environment where listening, critical thought, respectful debate, and compromise is welcomed and essential


• Develops student understanding and appreciation of our Core Values


• Adapts curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.


• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment.


• Instructs students in proper care and use of materials and organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, to prevent loss or abuse


• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students


• Be on campus from 7:45 am until 3:45 pm on days when school is in session – 4 hours up to 8 hours as needed


• Supervise students as assigned, including chaperoning, lunchtime supervision, recess duty, arrival and dismissal duties, and other responsibilities as assigned


• Perform other duties as assigned