Substitute Teacher

Roman Catholic Welfare Corp Bishop O'Dowd High School • Oakland, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

In order to create an encouraging learning environment for students while their regular teacher is absent, the Substitute Teacher will need to effectively manage and instruct the class. You will be asked to cover a maximum of four class periods in a day and you may be called to substitute the morning of class.

Requirements

• Earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Interest in teaching
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages
• General knowledge of several subjects
• Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
• Flexibility and critical-thinking skills
• Patience
• Basic technological skills (laptop usage, projecting images via projector, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree
• California Clear teaching credential
• Practicing Roman Catholic

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
• Collect homework that is due
• Administer assignment tests or quizzes per teacher’s lesson plans
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls
• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level