Elementary Teacher Intern - Yukon Public Schools

JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY PAID CLASSROOM TEACHER INTERNSHIP

JOB SUMMAR: This person will provide support to the classroom through engaging in classroom management, instruction, and support for students in an elementary, early childhood, or special education setting. This person is encouraged to engage in the culture of the school site while participating in professional learning communities, faculty meetings, and professional development opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Fulfill the role of a substitute teacher on a daily basis, with preference given to each candidate’s grade/subject area whenever possible.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or the entire class to support teaching of content.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of students at all times, to include awareness of emergency procedures.
• Support a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity and interests of the students.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the principal or classroom teacher.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Education degree preferred.
• Certification, or willingness to pursue certification, in the area of elementary, early childhood, or special education.
• Experience working with school age children preferred
• Traditional student teacher experience or previous full-time teaching experience in a public school classroom setting is REQUIRED

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Will be required to regularly stand; walk; and sit for extended periods.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• May experience constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, and changes to normal routines.
• The ability to communicate with various groups of people is essential. This may include communication with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• The ability to effectively balance time and effectiveness in an office environment, a classroom environment, and a collaborative leadership environment constitute a major portion of this job.
• May be asked to work at multiple sites throughout the year.
• First priority is fulfilling the daily substitute teacher need. Additional responsibilities must be fulfilled outside of the substitute obligation, resulting in frequent communication with multiple supervisors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• $200/day
• Eligible for a $1,000 rehire bonus for the 2025-2026 school year
• Single Premium Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance; $28,000 Life Insurance (includes District $10,000 and OTRS $18,000 death benefit)
• Stipends paid for fulfilling positions associated with a stipend (e.g. academic team/athletics coach)
• Issued a laptop device for use while employed.
• Contract days dependent upon start date
• YPS pays both the employer and the employee share of Teachers Retirement

STATUS: Non-Exempt, Certified or Classified

EVALUATION:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy of evaluation for certified personnel.