Substitute Teacher

Riverbend School; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Riverbend School in Natick, MA is seeking Substitute Teachers to support academic, organizational, and social development for children aged 18 months to 8th grade. The role involves implementing lesson plans during regular teacher absences and supervising activities with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities include delivering lessons, supervising field trips, communicating needs, and maintaining attendance. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and be able to obtain CORI and MA

Qualifications

• Experience working with children; classroom teaching experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines.
• Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students as directed by Lead Teacher or Director.
• Supervise students on field trips.
• Recognize when students are not meeting academic or behavioral expectations and communicate this to LT or Director.
• Follow recommendations for students with IEP, 504, or neuropsych evaluations and ensure supports are in place.
• Support students with individual behavioral plans when shared by LT or Director.
• Supervise children during emergency practices such as fire drills.
• Build productive relationships with parents when opportunities arise (dismissal, assemblies, etc.).
• Maintain daily attendance in Renweb.
• Report accidents/incidents to LT or Director and complete forms as needed.
• Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal and lunch/recess.
• Demonstrate commitment to Montessori education values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility.
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague.

Skills

Experience with children

Effective communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma

CORI & MA fingerprinting

Job description

Postion: Substitute Teacher(s)

1) 18 months - 6 yrs old

2) 1st grade - 8th grade

Reports to: Program Director(s)

Classification: Exempt

Supervises: None

Hourly: $18/hr - $30/hr

Scope of Work: Implement lesson plans during a regular teacher’s absence

Experience Requirements:

• Experience working with children; classroom teaching experience a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives

Education/Certification Requirements:

• High School Degree
• Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting

General Responsibilities:

Assist or lead in preparing for the academic, organizational, and social achievement of children, as well as, supporting their safety and well being.

Specific Responsibilities:

Educational Program & Student Services:

• Deliver clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines
• Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students as directed by Lead Teacher (LT) or Director
• Supervise students on field trips
• Recognize when students are not meeting academic or behavioral expectations and communicate this to LT or Director
• Follow recommendations for students (when shared by LT or Director) with an IEP, 504 or neuropsych evaluation and insure that they have the supports in place to be successful
• Support students with individual behavioral plans (when shared by LT or Director)
• Supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills

Constituent Relations:

• Build productive relationships with parents when opportunities to interact with parents occur (dismissal, assemblies, etc.)

Administration:

• Maintain daily attendance in Renweb
• Report all accidents/ incidents to LT or Director and complete accident forms as needed
• Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school
• Perform lunch/recess duties

School Culture

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions
• Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague

Other

• Take on duties as assigned

It is expected that all staff will function as self-directed members in a team effort. All performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School.

Mobility & Engagement: Frequently moving about the campus to follow the school schedule,
including ascending/descending stairs and transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Student Interaction: The ability to position oneself at a child’s level (e.g., kneeling, sitting, or crouching) and assist students with daily tasks like zipping jackets, tying shoes, or managing materials.
Supervision: Effectively monitoring students during recess and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
Physical Assistance: Occasionally moving or lifting classroom materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
Sensory & Focus: Maintaining focus and safety in a moderately noisy environment with frequent interruptions; specific vision capabilities are required to ensure student safety and accurate record-keeping.

Accommodations: Riverbend School is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, provided such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the school’s operations.

Commitment to DEIJ:

Riverbend School is committed to becoming an anti-bias and anti-racist community. All candidates must be committed to furthering this work by embracing differences; exploring and affirming the identities and intersections of all which include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomics, social class, family structures, learning differences, and differences in ability. Candidates must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA+ educators, or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools.

EEO Statement:

Riverbend School is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. Riverbend strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.