Teacher, School Building Substitute

Journey Community Schools•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Journey Community Schools (JCS) is a Tennessee non-profit corporation serving scholars in grades kindergarten through 8th grade at our Coleman School, East Academy, and Northeast Academy campuses. Our Mission is to engage families and community partners in our scholars' learning journey; cultivate a safe, positive and joyous learning environment; and empower teachers and leaders with support to deliver an inclusive, innovative and rigorous education. Visit Journey Community Schools for more information (https://myjourneycs.org [https://myjourneycs.org]). The Opportunity: Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to excel in all areas of life. As a School Building Substitute at Journey Community Schools (JCS), you will support the academic and operational needs of the school. School Building Substitutes will report to the same building or location every school day filling in daily absences. School Building Substitutes might serve as teachers, paraprofessionals or any other positions school leaders need assistance covering that day.

Requirements

Experience working with K-8 students, particularly those reading two or more years behind grade level
Knowledge of child and youth cognitive development and different learning styles
Strong organization skills
Ability and willingness to implement JCS Strategic Practices
Strong communication and community-building skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed building skills
Ability to accept and implement feedback
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Effective classroom management skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Nice To Haves

At least one year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a substitute when needed for absent teachers or other staff
Supervise students both in and out of the classroom
Communicate effectively with school staff, including administrators, teachers, and support personnel, to address any concerns or issues that arise during the day
Perform various instructional support tasks as assigned to facilitate the effective teaching of applicable subject matter and to maintain appropriate classroom environments
Provide tutoring/intervention services for students, as needed
Follow the daily schedule (academic and supervisory), class rolls, lesson plans, and other information for the day’s activities as provided by the classroom teacher or school administration
Perform a variety of clerical tasks as assigned by the principal
Participate in meetings and/or assisting with school events as required
Perform other related duties as required and assigned