Falk School K-8 Substitute Teacher (part-time)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking substitutes for K-8 teachers. This role supports instruction in the absence of the lead teacher, following established lesson plans and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree; teaching certification is preferred and elementary teaching experience is expected. The position is paid hourly and may involve variable daily assignments across grade levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Teaching certification is preferred.
• Successful teaching experience in an elementary classroom.
• Commitment to progressive education.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the absent teacher.
• Provide instruction and manage learning environment.
• Check in with the office and review daily plans.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
• Oversee student behavior during lunch and activities.
• Deliver instruction to individuals or small groups as directed.
• Protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Work across classrooms and during field trips as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certification (preferred)

Job description

Substitute K-8 Teacher

Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 laboratory school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking substitute K-8 Teachers.

Position Summary

Substitute teaching is an essential part of the educational process. A substitute teacher is an individual who, in the absence of the classroom teacher, is responsible for providing instruction and managing the learning environment. It is essential that the substitute teacher follow the lesson plan provided by the absent teacher so that the curriculum continues to move forward.

Qualifications and Required Documents

A Bachelor's degree is required, and teaching certification is preferred. Candidates should have successful teaching experience in an elementary classroom. They must be teachers who exhibit an authentic passion and enthusiasm for progressive education. For full consideration, please attach all the required documents to your application.

Job Duties

Day to day job duties of a substitute teacher is determined by the classroom teachers or their designees, as they may vary depending upon the changing needs of the classroom(s) and student(s). Substitute teachers of any capacity are subject to daily reassignment, depending on the needs of the day.

• Reports to the office upon arrival for check-in and reviews the plans and schedules for the day.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.
• Assumes the responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods, and out-of-class settings.
• Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following the absent teacher's lesson plans.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Moderate lifting/moving of various items from 15-35 pounds.
• Moving of various items – up to 30 pounds.
• Physical ability to use office equipment.
• Work is performed in all areas of the school, grounds, and/or any area in which a school activity or function is taking place, including field trips, work-based learning, etc.
• Exposed to varying degrees of temperature relative to the conditions occurring in nature outside.
• Other duties may be required that are not enumerated here and are part of the classroom teacher's curriculum or duties.

Compensation is based on an hourly rate.

Questions about the position can be sent to Dr. Molly Hicks, Director of Administrative Operations, [e-mail].

Offer of employment is contingent on the candidate satisfactorily obtaining and passing the following prior to commencement of appointment: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check. Also, as required by Act 168 of 2014, candidate must satisfy the requirements stated on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form. Proof of negative TB test required upon hire.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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