Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders. Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,000 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community. At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth. We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Experience teaching to a range of learners
- Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community
- Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment
- Knowledge of Educational/classroom IT (Zoom, Google Classroom, Canvas etc) to assist students
Nice To Haves
- At least one year (1) prior teaching experience preferred
- Special Education experience highly sought after
Responsibilities
- Availability to work Monday – Friday 7:30am – 3:00pm
- Demonstrates a willingness to be a team player, and to participate readily in any other duties, as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
