Substitute Teacher

Washington Yu Ying; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support our diverse learning community. This role involves implementing lesson plans and managing classroom environments, contributing to our mission of raising culturally fluent global citizens. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education preferred.
• 1-2 years teaching preferred, familiarity with IB PYP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out lesson plans of the absent teacher.
• Maintain classroom environment and manage student behavior.
• Develop curricula and teach subjects including reading and math.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in education

Job description

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Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Department: Education

FLSA Status: Part-Time (0-20 hours per week)

Reports to: Early Years and Elementary Campus Principals

Work Schedule: 8am - 4pm, Monday-Friday

Compensation: $25/hour

Company Overview: The Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is a leader in Chinese Immersion education, achieving high levels of academic and organizational success. Our diverse and inclusive community reaches far beyond the walls of our building. Here at Yu Ying our teachers, staff and families are collaborators, who together, are raising the next generation of culturally fluent and well-rounded global citizens.

Position Overview: The In-house Substitute Teacher carries out regular teacher's lesson plans while the regular teacher is absent. During a prolonged absence of the regular teacher, the In-house Substitute Teacher is responsible for performing all essential functions identified in the absent teacher's job description. The In-house Substitute Teacher will also comply with other school operation procedures accordingly and may take on additional responsibilities as requested by the school.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as classroom teacher for assigned grade level(s). Develop curricula and teach subjects, including but not limited to: reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science.
• Follow the absent teacher's written lesson plans. Consult with the Assistant Principal and/or appropriate personnel to resolve questions and/or concerns.
• Maintain a supportive classroom environment following the structures in place to support students, e.g. Morning Meetings, Brain Smart Start, and restorative circles.
• Implement effective classroom management procedures. Maintain high standards and uphold the student code of conduct.
• Vary instructional techniques to address individual learning styles and stimulate student interest.
• Communicate academic and behavioral objectives to parents
• Supervise non-classroom duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Consult with the teaching team and teaching team partner on effective methods of classroom management.
• Implement the school wide culture system in the classroom along with the discipline policy to effectively handle student behaviors.
• Perform other specific job related duties as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred.
• 1 year of experience as a classroom teacher preferred. Early childhood and/or elementary experience with 2+ years preferred.
• Familiarity with IB Primary Years Program framework and inquiry-based teaching methods preferred.
  
  

Terms of Employment: 10 Months

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodation(s) can be made, while performing this job, the staff member shall:

• Use physical strength to lift, move, carry, pull or push equipment and/or student(s).
• Sit, stand, walk, and run for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and/or controls.
  
  

Environmental Demands

The environmental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air-conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• Function in a workplace with a high level of noises at times.
• Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to change and update policies, procedures, protocols and this job description/agreement and any addenda as needed. Employees will be notified in a timely manner of such changes by email or in staff meetings and provided an updated copy of this job description/agreement.
  
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Education

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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