Lower School Substitute

Collegiate School • Henrico, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Collegiate School seeks substitute teachers in the Lower School, JK
– 4 th Grade. Substitute teachers may be assigned a lead or supporting role in a classroom, depending on grade level, discipline and student needs. The role of the substitute teacher requires flexibility, cooperation and collaboration. We seek to hire qualified individuals with a deep respect for children and strong classroom management skills. A bachelor’s degree and experience working with children is required. Lower School substitutes are interviewed by the Lower School Substitute Coordinator who maintains the substitute list. Please note that Virginia law requires background checks for school employment. It is critical that candidates demonstrate a commitment to the School’s Core Values and Mission HONOR Personal integrity and devotion to the truth, which make one trustworthy, forthright, responsible and fair. LOVE OF LEARNING A creative spirit that promotes intellectual and personal growth through exploration, inquiry and openness to change. EXCELLENCE A sustained commitment to meeting high standards of character, achievement and personal accountability. RESPECT Fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual. COMMUNITY A commitment to responsive and compassionate citizenship and service on campus, in the local community and in the broader world. Who we are Collegiate School is a co-educational, independent day school located in Henrico County, within 20 minutes of downtown Richmond, Virginia, for students in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more than 100 years, Collegiate has nurtured inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens, and compassionate leaders. Grounded in the values that have sustained it over the course of more than a century, Collegiate provides its nearly 1,700 students with an engaging academic environment dedicated to preparing them for a globally connected and changing world. The essence of Collegiate School is the richness of relationships among students, faculty, parents, administrators, and alumni in a dynamic learning community with high personal and academic expectations. This exceptional educational environment enables students to develop their potential for intellectual growth, leadership, and service. Why Collegiate? Collegiate School is well-regarded for developing students into citizens who lead, serve and shape the world. We do so with the help of a caring faculty and staff who also have opportunities to lead, serve and shape the world, through the young lives they touch. The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit, qualifications and skills.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with children
• Strong classroom management skills
• Deep respect for children
• Commitment to the School’s Core Values and Mission

Responsibilities

• May be assigned a lead or supporting role in a classroom, depending on grade level, discipline and student needs.
• Requires flexibility, cooperation and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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