Substitute Teacher - English Speaking

Academie LafayetteKansas City, MO
Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call, as-needed substitute teacher position for the current school year at Académie Lafayette. The role involves implementing the curriculum, maintaining accurate records, collaborating with grade-level teams, and adapting materials to a French immersion theme. Teachers are responsible for behavior management and fostering a positive classroom climate. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working with students of all abilities in a French immersion setting and possess a strong command of French, English, and their subject matter to tailor instruction to student interests and needs. Instructors will be recruited from various French-speaking countries to reflect the global reach of the French language. International candidates require a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and a teaching degree. Please note that this position is on-call and as needed, and the school cannot provide a work visa for substitute positions.

Requirements

  • Hold a Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate
  • Proven experience as a teacher; international candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
  • Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment
  • The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet deadlines
  • Ability to integrate technology into the classroom
  • Must be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry
  • Must perform a MACHS federal and state background check
  • Must have a current Missouri substitute teaching certificate through Missouri DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
  • For those with foreign transcripts/credentials (and no US college credits), a credential evaluation must be performed to show a minimum of 36 hours of college credit.

Nice To Haves

  • Deep enough command of French, English, and their content area to adapt instruction to students’ interests and needs.
  • Eagerness to work with students of all abilities in a French immersion school.

Responsibilities

  • Implement curriculum in accordance with teacher’s instructions.
  • Keep accurate attendance for the day.
  • Positive classroom management.
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