Substitute Teacher

The Ancona School seeks a part-time Substitute Teacher for a progressive education, Montessori-infused classroom. Substitute teachers at Ancona provide support for the overall smooth functioning of the classroom, including care of the children, maintenance of the environment, seamless delivery of lessons, and smooth interactions with families. This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant learning community.

Specific Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

When there is a Head Teacher or Assistant Teacher in the classroom, support them in all classroom functions
When no full-time teacher is present, deliver lessons left by the absent teacher
When no full time teacher is present, prepare by reviewing lesson plans, student information, emergency plans, events and programming for the day.
Maintain a calm, learning-focused classroom based on student inquiry
Make time to prepare well for class by reviewing lesson plans, student information, emergency plans, events and programming for the day, and know your colleagues
Accompany students on field trips, nap time, arrival and dismissal
Aid students in promoting social and emotional learning
Build relationships with other teachers

Competencies

Respect for children
Passion for education
Openness to growth and change

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree; minimum of 1 year working with children ages 3-5 in an educational setting

Preferred Education and Experience

Fluency in Spanish
Familiarity with children with special needs
Familiarity with Montessori education

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Ancona School not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To Apply

Email a cover letter, resume, and signed job application form to

subteacherjob@anconaschool.org.

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