Lower School Substitute Teacher

Carrollwood Day School•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carrollwood Day School is looking for positive and energetic people to join our Lower School Substitute Teachers team, serving students from 1st Grade through 5th Grade. Well qualified candidates will be reliable, have classroom experience with Elementary aged children, and will be eager to engage with and guide diverse groups of students from day to day. Must be willing and able to model and maintain behaviors consistent with the CDS mission and policies of the school. These are hourly on-call/as needed part-time positions. Guaranteed shift minimum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
Full-time teaching experience with elementary aged children is highly desirable
Effective and respectful class management skills
Must possess and present a positive attitude and professional appearance
Must have dependable transportation
Must be able to successfully pass Level II fingerprint and national background check
Proficiency in the Google suite of products and classroom technology
An understanding of the academic, social, and emotional development of young students
Strong understanding and utilization of appropriate customer service skills within an independent school environment
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including last minute assignments
Ability, willingness, and judgment to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with all constituents in a school environment

Responsibilities

Carry out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher
Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, appropriate to the academic and social-emotional development of the students, and to minimize distractions
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans
Employ appropriate instructional and classroom management methods and skills
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
Take and report attendance in accordance with school procedures
Perform additional duties usually required of the absent teacher (e.g. lunchroom duty, etc.)
Ensure that students are never left unattended or unsupervised
Adhere to appropriate adult/student boundaries at all times
Be prepared for and implement emergency evacuation and/or lockdown procedures as needed
Model and adhere to behavioral expectations for CDS students
Be a team player; cheerfully participate in and/or assist with other duties and routines regularly part of a school environment
Meet regular and timely attendance requirements
Adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials