Guest (Substitute) Teacher: Bayou Gulch Campus 26/27 SY

Leman Classical School • Parker, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Guest (Substitute) Teacher is responsible for instructing scholars using the classical model of learning. Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. The academy purposes to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today. The core values of the academy are CARE (ensuring a safe and secure environment), CIVILITY (treating everyone with respect), COMMUNITY (building a motivated and connected community), and CLASSICAL EDUCATION (offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program).

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree -or- an Colorado state Teaching or Substitute Certificate.
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (Arizona College and Career Ready Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior, maintaining order among the scholars for whom you are responsible.
• Observe and evaluate scholars' academic performance, behavior, and social development.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet scholars' varying needs and interests.
• Conduct scholar activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, questions, and work time that provides scholars with opportunities to observe, question, discover, and investigate in order to engage all scholars in learning rigorous academic content.
• Instruct scholars using the whole class approach, small, leveled groups and individually using various teaching techniques and methods such as EEI, Direct Instruction, Socratic Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, and Discovery Learning.
• Provide disabled scholars with assistive devices, supportive technology, and daily living skills.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Prepare scholars for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Guide and counsel scholars with social adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing scholars.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games (when appropriate), arts and crafts, music, narration and storytelling.
• Perform duties such as assisting in hall and cafeteria monitoring, and supervision of drop-off and pick-up of scholars.
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.

Benefits

• Guest Teacher rate: $21.25 per hour
• Substitutes/Guest staff will be compensated on an hourly basis, up to a maximum of 8 hours per day.
• Long Term Guest Teacher opportunities may be available ($24.38/hr). Long-term guest teacher rates apply after 20 consecutive days in the same assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level