Lipscomb Academy Substitute - Lower School

Lipscomb University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lipscomb University is seeking a part-time Substitute Teacher for the Lower School at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, TN. The role involves supervising classrooms in the absence of regular teachers, following lesson plans, and providing individualized instruction.

The ideal candidate has at least a Bachelor's degree and demonstrates effective classroom management and communication skills. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment and collaborating with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a classroom environment.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and provide meaningful instruction.
• Strong communication skills with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students within the classroom and other assigned areas.
• Follow lesson plans left by the regular teacher.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional technology proficiency

Student assessment

Education

Bachelors or better

Job description

Lipscomb Academy Substitute - Lower School

Job Category: Part-Time/Temp

Requisition Number: LIPSC003162

Locations

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University Main Campus
1 University Park Dr
Nashville, TN 37204, USA

Serve as a classroom teacher in the absence of the regular teacher. Responsibilities include supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; following lesson plans and delivering group and individual meaningful student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teacher, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and on occasion responding to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents, or guardians.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reports to school office at beginning of school day to check in and obtain required materials/schedule of classes and again at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.
• Carries out directions in the lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, objectives, scope and sequence and learning targets as indicated in the lesson plans.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting learning targets. This includes proficiency in instructional technology and related resources.
• Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, the regular classroom teacher and administration.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, instructional materials and equipment, etc.
• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Indicates to students at the beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior. Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom. Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned, and related school procedures and regulations. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Works cooperatively with instructional staff, other school personnel and parents for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective lesson that addressing individual student requirements.
• Prepares a variety of feedback to the regular teacher (e.g. grades, student behavior, communication with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student compliance and performance.
• Reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Education

Preferred: Bachelors or better.

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