Middle and Upper School Substitute Teacher

Carrollwood Day SchoolTampa, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Carrollwood Day School is looking for positive and energetic people to join our Middle and Upper School Substitute Teachers team, serving students from 6th Grade through 12th Grade. Well qualified candidates will be reliable, have classroom experience with adolescent and teenage 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. Carrollwood Day School ( http://www.carrollwooddayschool.org ) is an independent school in North Tampa, FL serving students from age two through 12th grade.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
  • Full-time teaching experience with middle or upper school students 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 middle and upper school 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
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