ELC Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute Teacher

The Blake School • Hopkins, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Learning Center kindergarten long-term substitute plans and implements a developmentally responsive curriculum grounded in Blake's Reggio-inspired philosophy. Through careful observation, meaningful relationships, child-led inquiry and intentional teaching, the teacher creates rich learning experiences that cultivate curiosity, critical thinking and joyful engagement while supporting strong foundations in literacy, mathematics and social-emotional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education
• Respect for children and their potential
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents and school personnel
• Enduring passion for learning and professional growth
• Collaborative working style; a team player
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent recordkeeping and organizational skills
• Creative, joyful approach to learning and teaching
• Sense of humor, confidence and flexibility
• Effective classroom management skills
• Expanding technological skills that support student learning and school recordkeeping
• Desire to work in a PK-12 dynamic learning community

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement curriculum for kindergarten students and oversee student academic progress
• Work in partnership with parents to identify students’ learning needs and determine the most effective support inside and outside the school setting
• Communicate openly, honestly and frequently with parents about their children’s successes and struggles
• Document student progress in written reports
• Oversee a classroom budget
• Participate in divisional and all-school faculty meetings and committees
• Attend and contribute to all-school events such as back-to-school nights and admission open houses

What This Job Offers

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