Substitute Teacher

Trustees Of Thayer Academy; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Trustees Of Thayer Academy in BRAINTREE, MA is seeking engaging substitute teachers for middle and high school levels. You will cover for absent full-time teachers, implement lesson plans, and provide a productive learning environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, strong classroom management, and excellent communication with students and families. Availability Monday through Friday from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm is typical; some extended hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience teaching middle school and/or high school students.
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and their impact on classroom climate and curriculum.
• High levels of comfort with a student information system and Google Suites.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families.
• Flexible schedule with high levels of availability.
• Confidence and proficiency in giving instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain maximum availability to accept assignments
• Execute lesson plans consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum
• Create a lesson plan if none is available
• Establish a safe and welcoming classroom environment and provide a positive predictive learning experience
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures
• Record attendance according to school procedure
• Assign homework according to the lesson plan
• Collaborate with colleagues as needed
• Share a written update with the absent teacher that includes student attendance, lesson-plan progress, conduct concerns, actions taken, and positive developments

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Flexibility

Google Workspace proficiency

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Student Information System

Google Suites

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Trustees of Thayer Academy - BRAINTREE, MA 02184

Salary Range: $0.01 - $125.00 Commission

Substitute Teacher

Thayer Academy's mission is to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.

The teachers at Thayer Academy have a profound impact on the lives of their students. When a teacher is absent, whether planned or unplanned, we rely on a skilled substitute to fill in. We’re currently looking for engaging, reliable substitute teachers for classes at all levels, from 5th grade through 12th grade. In this role, the substitute will cover for an absent full-time teacher, adhering to the day’s lesson plan and ensuring that students have a fulfilling learning experience. The ideal candidate will have substitute teaching experience and the ability to lead classrooms effectively.

CORE GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

• Maintain maximum availability to accept assignments
• Execute lesson plans consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum
• Create a lesson plan if none is available
• Establish a safe and welcoming classroom environment and provide a positive predictive learning experience
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures
• Record attendance according to school procedure
• Assign homework according to the lesson plan
• Collaborate with colleagues as needed
• Share a written update with the absent teacher that includes student attendance, lesson-plan progress, conduct concerns, actions taken, and positive developments

COLLABORATIONS & REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Upper School and Middle School Leadership. This is an as-needed position with typical availability/hours of 7:45 am to 3:45 pm, Monday through Friday, although some extended hours may be required.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience teaching middle school and/or high school students
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact these practices have on classroom climate and curriculum
• High levels of comfort and experience with a student information system and Google Suites
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families
• Flexible schedule with high levels of availability
• Confidence and proficiency in giving instruction
• Superb verbal and written communication skills

COMPENSATION :

$125.00 per day

Equal Opportunity Act: Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Thayer Academy complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training, and any other conditions or privileges of employment.