Extended Day Substitute

Durham Academy • Durham, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Durham Academy is seeking dedicated, energetic, experienced and creative people to be available to substitute in the Extended Day program for pre-K to eighth grade. This person will spend their time guiding and observing play and facilitating healthy emotional and social relationships in a fun, low-structure setting. Regular duties include developing trusting relationships with children, parents and teachers; supervising snack; organizing and preparing materials for the classroom and outdoor space; using activities and/or games; setting up/cleaning the classroom; tracking attendance; and supervising and/or assisting with homework, enrichment classes and more. The successful candidate must feel comfortable keeping open lines of communication with the children, families, coworkers and other faculty members in the school. This is a part-time, as-needed position with a general potential schedule of 2:30–6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. There is an expectation of work on certain days when there is no school and we have children in our care. CPR and first aid certification are recommended. This position will report to the Extended Day Director and Assistant Director. DA Employees Are culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity in the life of a school community. Can work independently with minimal supervision and routinely prioritize multiple tasks. Have the ability to work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness and attention to detail. Are personable, collaborative and able to develop rapport quickly with a variety of individuals. Use technology thoughtfully and creatively. Innovate and experiment to find novel and efficient ways to complete tasks and solve problems. Our School Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,273 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA's Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA's commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here. (Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008) Our Employment Policy Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

• Experience working with children
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness and attention to detail
• Personable, collaborative and able to develop rapport quickly with a variety of individuals
• Ability to use technology thoughtfully and creatively
• Ability to innovate and experiment to find novel and efficient ways to complete tasks and solve problems

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification
• First aid certification

Responsibilities

• Guiding and observing play
• Facilitating healthy emotional and social relationships
• Supervising snack
• Organizing and preparing materials for the classroom and outdoor space
• Using activities and/or games
• Setting up/cleaning the classroom
• Tracking attendance
• Supervising and/or assisting with homework, enrichment classes and more
• Keeping open lines of communication with the children, families, coworkers and other faculty members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed