Substitute Teacher (Early Childhood Campus) - Headwaters School

Substitute Teachers

Headwaters School is currently hiring Substitute Teachers for grades K-12 as well as Early Childhood (ages 18 months - 5 years of age). We need qualified applicants that have teaching experience, flexible schedules and are willing to come in with limited notice. To learn more about our community, go towww.headwaters.org.

- About this Position -

Substitute Teachers are responsible for providing and implementing the daily lesson plans according to the School's requirements. In addition, they are charged with managing the classroom environment, providing activities, materials, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 30 college credit hours or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferred
• International Baccalaureate or Montessori experience, preferred
• Experience working with children/students, required
• Professional appearance

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of subject area assigned.
• Passion for working with children.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

Working Conditions:

Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment. Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling). Light lifting of materials and other objects associated within a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20 to 40 lbs.). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national

origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classes protected by

federal, state, or local law in its administration of policies regarding eligibility for faculty and staff positions.

All applicants are subject to a background check prior to being hired.