Daily Substitute Teacher, Immaculate Conception Academy

Diocese of Allentown•Douglassville, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN Immaculate Conception Academy, Douglassville Position Description Job Title: Substitute Teachers Job Status : Part- time Openings : Multiple Reporting Functions: Reports to the School Principal Job Function: A daily substitute teacher fills in for the classroom teacher (K-8th grade) in their temporary absence. This daily substitute teacher will follow the constructed lesson plans, and daily activities while guiding students in the classroom setting.

Requirements

Additional Condition of Employment: Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education or education related field.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise an educational program set by the classroom teacher.
Must communicate effectively with parents, students, and co-workers in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
Possess an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
Possess an understanding of the supervision of employees and the communication skills necessary to relate to adult employees and volunteers in a collegial, as well as effective, and efficient manner.
Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
Able to maintain a high level of energy.
Ability to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.
PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (at least 1 year old.) As well as attendance at a Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain a well-managed classroom and a safe, positive learning environment.
Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground, and in the cafeteria.
Follow and implement lesson plans, classwork, homework, and tests.
If needed, may attend parent-teacher conferences.
Provide appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning.
Compile a report for the teacher that includes student attendance, lesson-plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments.
Knowledge of emergency evacuation routes, school procedures, and regulations for the classrooms assigned.
Supports the school in stimulating and advancing the ongoing development of an organizational culture characterized by a commitment to faith, continuous learning, quality, integrity, mutual respect, and Catholic values.
Models the expectations of the school and diocese according to the mission and vision espoused, as well as those expectations outlined in Immaculate Conception Academy and Diocese of Allentown's teacher handbooks.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.