Substitute Teacher

Kaplan, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaplan, Inc. is seeking a part-time Substitute Teacher for the Inlet Beach location in Florida. The role focuses on nurturing and educating children through problem-based learning, with strong emphasis on communication and classroom engagement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related field, state teaching certification, and CPR certification. Fluency in English is required, with Spanish bilingualism a plus, and the ability to stand, move, and participate with

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or higher in Elementary Education or related field.
• Certification: State teaching certification prior to employment; CPR certification.
• Language: Fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Physical/technology: Ability to stand, move, and engage with students; proficient with Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum and activity planning for daily lessons.
• Manage daily schedule for children and monitor progress.
• Track each child's progress, interests and concerns.
• Design hands-on activities to enhance learning and supervise recess.
• Monitor conflicts and provide first aid when necessary.
• Communicate with parents and provide updates on student progress.
• Assist in recruiting, training and organizing school events.
• Answer parent inquiries and maintain classroom organization.

Skills

Communication

Crisis management

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field

Teaching certification (state required)

CPR certification

Job description

Substitute TeacherSkip to main content## This website uses cookiesWe use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our websites, to show you personalized content and targeted ads, to analyze our website traffic, and to understand our consumers. Except for cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function, you can control your settings through your browser. Blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the website and the services we are able to offer. We respect your privacy and choice. Learn more at privacy policy.#Substitute Teacher page is loaded## Substitute TeacherApplylocations: Inlet Beach, FL, USAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR257824**Job Title**Substitute Teacher**Job Description**The Ohana teacher is responsible for encouraging, nurturing, and educating children through problem-based learning while encouraging positive interactions among children. Ohana Institute teachers must have patience, compassion, responsibility, organizational skills, and a strong background in the area they are responsible for. Teachers prepare daily educational opportunities for their students. This position requires excellent communication skills to teach children and update parents on their child's progress.An ideal candidate will have competence, confidence, enthusiasm, coherence, thoughtfulness, creativity, and a willingness to engage and play with their students to encourage creative learning opportunities.**Teacher Qualities*** Team-orientated* Engage with students (this is the most important)* Organized* Compassionate* Positive attitude* Collaborative* Willingness to communicate with parents* Dependable**Minimum Requirements*** Education: Bachelor's or higher, ideally in Elementary Education or related field* Certification: Institute teachers must receive their certification prior to employment. Requirements vary by state. CPR Certified* Language Proficiency: Fluent in both written and spoken English. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Physical Stamina and Mobility: Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, walk, and sit on the floor. Must actively engage with students during educational activities, including travel, community service, and outdoor learning on a large campus. General Technological Literacy. Proficient in Google Suite, willing to learn new technology programs**Primary Responsibilities*** Curriculum and Activity Planning: Organize and develop engaging activities and curriculum.* Daily Schedule Management: Create and maintain a structured daily schedule for children.* Progress and Records Keeping: Track each child's progress, interests, and concerns.* Creative Learning Activities: Design hands-on activities to enhance student learning.* Recess Supervision: Supervise and interact with children during recess, including structured games or free play. Conflict Monitoring: Ensure positive interactions and resolve any disputes between children.* First Aid Administration: Provide first aid when necessary. Document the incident. Emotional Support: Comfort children during upset moments or disputes. Quiet Time Oversight: Arrange and supervise quiet time for children. Area Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain cleanliness and organization of interactive spaces.* Parent Communication: Maintain contact with parents during emergencies and provide progress updates. Recruitment and Event Assistance: Assist in recruiting, training, and organizing special events.* Parent Inquiries: Respond promptly to parent inquiries**.****Required Skills*** Excellent communication skills: Institute teachers must be excellent communicators, being able to take prospective parents on a tour confidently, create newsletters, send emails, make phone calls, and assist the director with school functions and obligations.* Good crisis management: An Institute teacher must have strong crisis management abilities, be able to remain cool and composed, and provide instruction in a crisis.* Classroom experience: Teachers need to know how to handle a group of children, understand childhood development, and have the know-how to establish classroom structure.* The Ohana teacher is a dedicated and organized professional who inspires student engagement, fosters positive relationships, communicates effectively with parents, and supports a variety of educational and extracurricular activities.At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.The salary rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.**Location**Inlet Beach, FL, USA**Additional Locations****Employee Type**Employee**Job Functional Area**Teachers**Business Unit**00091 Kaplan Higher ED**Diversity & Inclusion Statement:**Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.*Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.*### About UsKaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company, with about 10,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We serve 1.2 million students each year and partner with about 4,000 educational institutions and 13,000 corporations across the world. Kaplan is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC).Across its 85-year history, first as a pioneer of the test prep industry, then as an early online education leader, and now as a global education provider, Kaplan has been recognized for expanding educational access and improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology, instructional design, and learning science. We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for Innovators and Brands That Matter (Fast Company); and as one of America’s Top 100 employers (Forbes).Kaplan’s US-based businesses provide individuals, educational institutions, businesses and governments a broad array of services, supporting our students and partners to meet their diverse and evolving needs throughout their educational and professional journeys. Among the services provided are test preparation, coaching and advising, performance training, industry credentialing, and university support services, online enablement, analytics, and marketing. The test preparation and professional products are offered in the market under our brand names such as Kaplan, Kaplan Financial Education, Kaplan Schweser, PPI, College for Financial Planning, and Manhattan Prep. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, employees who support Kaplan’s North America division work primarily remotely across the US and in our corporate campus in Bengaluru, India.California Worker Privacy Statement*Questions? Please contact us at* *[e-mail]**.*