Substitute Teacher - Grades 1-5 (French & English)

French American International School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational community as a Substitute Teacher for grades 1-5 at a prestigious international school. This role offers the unique opportunity to engage with young learners in a dynamic environment, supporting teachers and fostering a safe, nurturing atmosphere. With a commitment to academic excellence and cultural diversity, you'll play a vital part in shaping students' educational experiences. If you have a passion for teaching and a desire to make a difference in children's lives, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow personally and professionally while inspiring the next generation in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Proficient in teaching languages (French/English) and experienced with children.
• Certified in early childhood education or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and assist teachers in class organization.
• Prepare materials and facilitate student activities.

Skills

Proficient in French and/or English

Experience working with children

Certified in early childhood education

CPR & First Aid certified

Strong work ethic

Ability to manage physical tasks with children

Education

Early Childhood Education Units

Job description

Substitute Teacher - Grades 1-5 (French & English)

Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, The International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance.

OPPORTUNITY

Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged community, we appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning, respect and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is a substitute position as a teacher’s aide or a teacher in our Lower School and our Early Childhood Education Center also known as the Maternelle (Grade PK to 5th). The position will begin as soon as possible and will last as long as you are available. Your role will be to cover for faculty absences and you will be working in several grades across the school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times.
2. Assist the teachers and assistants in the organizational and material aspects of the class.
3. Lead the work of some student group activities.
4. Support the teachers' pedagogical methods and comply with the school philosophy.
5. Read the lesson plan made by the teacher and master the goals and directions before taking charge of a group of students.
6. Facilitate the well-being and attention of the students to learn, watching over their physical and emotional safety.
7. Prepare the necessary materials for the students' arrival each morning and for various group activities and projects.
8. Prepare and supervise the distribution of snacks to the children.
9. Assist in putting away the children's work in their personal files each week.
10. Assist in displaying and posting students’ work.
11. Take the necessary initiatives to ensure the classroom is clean and organized at the end of the day.
12. Maintain collective educational materials (games, psychomotor equipment/toys) in good condition.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Proficient in the language of teaching (French and/or English).
2. Experience working with children.
3. Certified in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one: at least 6 Early Childhood Education Units (12 would be a plus).
4. CPR & First Aid certified or obtain certification upon hire.
5. Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom.
6. Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
7. Able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs.
8. Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences.

Salary range for this position: $150.00 - $175.00 per day. Long term sub pay (13+ weeks): $175.00 per day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The International School of San Francisco is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, nondiscriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition.