Lower School Substitute

Quarry Lane School; Dublin, Pleasanton (CA, CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Quarry Lane School in Dublin, CA is seeking a full-time substitute teacher to come onto campus each day when students are on site to cover teacher absences for any subject or grade. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least two years of teaching experience, with strong English communication, classroom management, and a commitment to fostering a love of learning. This role supports a dynamic, on-campus community and requires reliability and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster lifelong learning and engagement.
• Deliver organized, meaningful lesson plans.
• Adapt to different subjects and supervision.
• Uphold policies and school mission.
• Maintain respectful classroom interactions and safety.

Skills

English communication

Organization

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: DUBLIN, CA 94568

Salary Range: $74,500.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year

We are seeking a candidate for a full-time substitute to come onto campus each day when students are on campus to cover teacher absences for any subject or grade. The Quarry Lane School seeks to attract teachers who are experts in their field, love working with children, and who, through their teaching, inspire students to reach their highest potential. Teachers must create a rich learning environment within and beyond the classroom, so that students can find their places in the world today. Our teachers, like the students, also care about the community, as well as fostering the values that contribute to a successful and happy life.

The Quarry Lane School is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school serving preschool through grade 12, which supports a diverse faculty and student body. Our mission is to create an atmosphere that inspires a lifelong love of learning so that each student can reach his or her fullest potential—emotionally, socially, academically, and physically—in order to assume responsibility as a future citizen of the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fosters a lifelong interest in and enjoyment of learning.
• Has a firm grasp of pedagogy and classroom management - such knowledge should be apparent to the students and to a classroom observer.
• Creates well-organized, meaningful, and creative lesson plans that incorporate teaching strategies in a thoughtful manner to further and maximize student learning.
• Adaptable to different situations - different subjects/student supervision and support.
• Understands and upholds all policies and procedures outlined in the personnel, faculty, and student/parent handbook.
• Upholds the mission of the school and acts as a positive ambassador for the school.
• Carries out all duties associated with teaching the classes on a teacher’s given schedule.
• Maintains respectful and cooperative interactions with students, parents, teachers, co- workers, and administrators.
• Creates a classroom environment of respect and maintains a classroom environment where the social and emotional welfare of the students are protected to the best of a teacher’s abilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that allows a student’s confidence to grow, one where the student is inspired, and feels safe enough to think creatively.
• Creates a classroom environment where a culture of learning is fostered, and high academic expectations are the norm.
• Is a positive role model for students, taking into account the teacher’s influence on each student’s personal growth, academic ability and passion, and emotional stability.
• Efficiently manages the students in the teacher’s classroom and maintains a high standard for classroom behavior.
• Is punctual and has a consistent and good attendance record.
• Communicates with classroom teacher/administration as needed.
• Carries out supervisory duties as directed by Administration.

Other Requirements

• Ability to communicate in effective English with faculty, staff, vendors, etc. in person, email, telephone, video chat, etc.
• Keep a work area that is clean, secure and well maintained.
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to successfully learn, navigate and use QLS’s internal programs and systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong familiarity with all information covered in the student, faculty, and personnel handbooks
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Skill managing sensitive and confidential information
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Must be self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to multiple situations and tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Ability to walk easily within the classroom to effectively work with and address student needs.
• Minimum of two years teaching.