Long Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary

Choice Schools•Grand Rapids, MI

35d•Onsite

About The Position

New Branches Charter Academy strives to provide a positive learning environment, along with a rigorous academic and cultural program where our children learn to become healthy, responsible citizens, life-long learners, and world leaders. OUR VISION New Branches Charter Academy, in partnership with educators, students, families and community stakeholders, closes the achievement gap and transforms the human culture by developing problem solvers and life-long learners who are fully prepared for high school, college, global economy careers, and world change. New Branches Charter Academy encourages and fosters: Community We strive to create a safe environment that fosters inclusiveness and belonging by students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders. Perseverance We always strive to push ourselves and our students to their fullest potential. Responsibility Students, parents and staff are respectful to each other. Students learn to understand their responsibilities and take initiative to act upon them in their local, national and world communities. Diversity We embrace and value working with families with rich cultural and diverse backgrounds. We recognize that immersion in a variety of cultures will prime our students to work and live in a global economy. We celebrate and honor all the perspectives and aspects of every culture and background that creates the fabric of our school culture. Teamwork We provide a respectful process for open communication, collaboration and the opportunity for everyone to realize their value in our school community. Communication We will practice healthy, open and candid dialogue between all members of our school community. Healthy dialogue is that which encourages necessary conversations and respects all parties. Stewardship We ensure that our teaching and operational principles and practices are morally sound, ethical, transparent, respectful, and honest. OPEN POSITIONS: Long Term Substitute Teacher (Elementary) New Branches Charter School Academy 3662 Poinsettia Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Website: www.newbranches.org Phone: (616) 243-6221 This position will: Support learning of students under supervision of the classroom teacher. Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records, when asked, for students identified as needing supplemental help. Assist the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning. Use resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community. Demonstrate exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups. Works cooperatively with guardians' and generates guardians' confidence. Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children. Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations. Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model. Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible citizenship. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Teaching Certificate or Bachelors degree preferred; Minimum of 60 credit hours from a college or university required.
Experience working with students preferred.
Computer literate.
Excellent verbal and written expression.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Works well in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Support learning of students under supervision of the classroom teacher.
Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records, when asked, for students identified as needing supplemental help.
Assist the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
Use resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community.
Demonstrate exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups.
Works cooperatively with guardians' and generates guardians' confidence.
Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible citizenship.
Other duties as assigned.