Guest Teacher

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 18,450 - 27,675; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Arizona seeks a Substitute Teacher for maintaining a positive learning environment and implementing lessons when regular instructors are absent. Suitable candidates should hold a degree from an accredited college or an Emergency Substitute Certificate. Responsibilities include ensuring student supervision and following district policies, fostering a safe learning atmosphere, and maintaining confidentiality according to FERPA. This is a contract position for daily services throughout the current school year.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college university or Emergency Substitute Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to individual student needs.
• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular instructor.
• Ensure district policies are observed during all activities.
• Create a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Supervise all children in the classroom at all times.

Education

Degree from an accredited college university or Emergency Substitute Certificate

Job description

Position

Substitute Teacher

Qualifications

Degree from an accredited college university (or) Emergency Substitute Certificate

Reports To

Human Resources, Site Principal

Terms of Employment

Daily contracted services for the current school year

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students.
• Implement effective lessons in the absence of the regular Instructor.
• Ensure that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Keep all children in the classroom under supervision at all times.
• Be familiar with fire exits, fire drill procedures, and severe storm procedures. Review notes for the day, take attendance, and follow the lesson plans of the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
• Report for duty 15 minutes early and remain on duty for the entire assignment, including the planning time of the teacher.

Other Job Functions

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Leave detailed notes for a teacher on any issues experienced during the day.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the HR Office.

About The Odyssey Preparatory Academy

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, Family of Schools: The Odyssey Preparatory Academy aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring scholars who work to create a better and more peaceful community through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect. Our scholars will grow as part of a challenging environment that facilitates creativity and fun. Our scholars will be empowered to use their unique talents to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.