Substitute Teacher
Prizmah
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$140 / HOUR
Quick overview
The substitute educator is responsible for executing the absent teacher's lesson plans or creating new ones, ensuring all material is covered, and communicating detailed daily progress to the absent teacher. Essential duties also include maintaining classroom discipline, fostering a safe and respectful learning environment, and assessing student performance.
Requirements summary
Candidates should ideally possess a Bachelor's degree in education and at least one year of teaching experience, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and administration. Required abilities include embracing technology, creating an inclusive environment, and possessing excellent communication and organizational skills.
Job description
Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility
Bernard Zell seeks an experienced, creative, and passionate substitute educator to instill knowledge and love for learning through both academic and social-emotional learning. Qualified candidates will be able to work collaboratively across grades and disciplines with a team of exceptional faculty & staff. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher, and/or create lesson plans in absence of a prepared lesson; ensure all material is covered. Communicates with the absent teacher at the end of the day thru written communication about what was accomplished that day (were the lessons covered, how did the day go, be as specific as possible.) Create and maintain a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and productive learning environment in accordance with school policies. Create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students. Observe and assess student performance. Participate in teacher training sessions and other professional development as necessary. Support and contribute to curriculum development to enhance the program. Fulfill all teacher duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Bernard Zell Faculty Handbook.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in education preferred. Minimum of one (1) year school teaching experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum. Appreciation of a diverse, pluralistic Jewish community. Ability to embrace technology and new ways of extending students' learning and creative capacities; knowledge of interactive whiteboard technology, iPads and Chromebooks. Experience providing a nurturing, creative, and inclusive environment for students and to create a strong classroom community. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Compensation: $140 per full day