School Associate Substitute

Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) employer contributions

Transportation stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School in Washington, DC is seeking a substitute teacher to provide continuity in day-to-day classroom responsibilities in the absence of the regular teacher. You will manage the classroom, follow planned lessons, and support students.

The role emphasizes Responsive Classroom, inclusion, and collaboration with colleagues; a 10-month schedule with competitive hourly pay and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 hours college credits, or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience working with children ages 3-12; school setting preferred.
• Bilingual preferred, English-Spanish.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage or co-manage the classroom and provide instructions per plans.
• Embody Responsive Classroom to create a community of learners.
• Uphold high expectations for all students.
• Differentiate instruction and promote student engagement.
• Assist with daily routines: attendance, supplies, lunch, recess, COVID protocols.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Leadership

Team collaboration

Independent problem-solver

Growth mindset

Empathy

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 hours college credits, or equivalent experience

One year of experience with children ages 3-12

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington, DC, DC 20001, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Job Overview: Substitute teachers perform related duties of a teacher OR supports the classroom fellow stepping in as the lead in providing continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the regular employee.

Reports to

Substitute Teachers report directly to Principals.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage or co-manage the classroom and provide instructions according to plans as prepared by the fellow or classroom teacher.
• Embody the Responsive Classroom philosophy for creating a community of learners and managing the classroom
• Embrace and foster inclusion in the the classroom and uphold high expectations for all students
• Implement workshop model instruction lessons to differentiate instruction and promote student engagement
• Assist with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, lunchroom duty, recess, supporting COVID protocols, etc.
• Work with students to help reinforce learning objectives
• Adhere to all Mundo Verde policies and procedures
• Use appropriate judgment to act in the best interest of students at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Other Job Details

• Schedule: 8 hour day Location: Either campus
• Position Type: This is a 10-month hourly position which is exempt and therefore eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer

• Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:
• A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
• An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
• Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
• A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support
• A 3-4 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available
• FT hourly: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.

MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer.

MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications: Qualifications, Skills and Values

• Associate’s degree or 48 hours college credits, or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience working with children ages 3-12(i.e. tutoring, camp, after school) required, it is a plus if experience in a school setting.
• Bilingual preferred, English-Spanish
• Experience working with special needs students in an inclusive setting, preferred.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to their own learning.

Skills and Values

• Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
• Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
• Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
• Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate deeply with colleagues to support efforts to raise student achievement
• Familiar with the different levels of age-appropriate student development
• Dedicated to learning how to meet the needs of every diverse learner
• Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure
• Commitment to learning and implementing Responsive Classroom and Restorative Practices
• Open to deepening understanding how to differentiate for students with IEPs
• Understanding of the different levels of age-appropriate student development
• Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage time and work in a fast paced, dynamic school environment, multi task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure