Substitute Teacher K-12 (On-Call)

Dayton Early College Academy • Dayton, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) is an award-winning network of charter schools in Dayton, Ohio, serving students in grades K–12. Its mission is to prepare future college graduates to become community leaders. DECA emphasizes student-centered work, strong relationships, feedback, cultural competence, and its stated core values.

Substitute Teachers fill in when DECA teachers or advisors are unable to be at school. The role follows classroom teachers’ lesson plans, supports students’ academic and social progress, and implements DECA’s mission and goals. The position is on call and reports to the DECA Principal.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio license: Short-Term or Long-Term Substitute license, or K–3, 4–9, or 7–12 Ohio Teaching License.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• A broad range of interests and experience, with a passion for learning.
• Knowledge of state and national academic content standards.
• Basic knowledge across all core content areas.
• Knowledge of pedagogical theories, perspectives, and developments.
• Sound classroom management skills.
• Ability to improvise and work through uncertainties.
• Experience integrating technology into teaching and learning.
• Effectiveness in an interdisciplinary, teamed environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Follow lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.
• Implement DECA’s mission through instruction and actions.
• Understand DECA’s goals and how they align with content-area standards defined by the Ohio Department of Education and the University of Dayton.
• Celebrate student accomplishments.
• Hold students accountable for their academic progress.
• Report each student’s educational and social progress to the classroom teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed