Long Term Substitute Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to engage, motivate, and lead students
• Experience facilitating a student-centered classroom (cooperative learning, inquiry or project-based learning)
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Demonstrated success in using data to monitor student understanding and drive practice
• Work with only the highest ethical standards
• Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development.
• Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback

Responsibilities

• Classroom Instruction & Student Engagement (70%) Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision
• Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Plan daily lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary
• Grade assignments and enter grades into Schoology
• Develop and/or follow instructional plans that are engaging, and rigorous and ensure all students achieve mastery of the stated learning objectives
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment
• Establish high academic and behavioral expectations for every student
• Foster respectful interactions between and among students and staff.
• Collaborate and engage with peers and administrators to improve instructional practice and achieve student learning goals.
• Reflect and respond positively to feedback.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, professional development, and school-wide functions
• Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Public Policy & Fellowship Integration (20%) Work with the Public Policy Manager to implement high-quality instruction in the ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives course, ensuring alignment with Chavez’s mission and academic standards.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions and analysis of public policy topics, helping students connect their research to real-world issues.
• Assist in the planning and execution of public policy events, including Symposium, Professionalism Day, and other school-wide initiatives, that enhance student learning and presentation skills.
• Support students in preparing for public presentations, including thesis defense, panel discussions, and policy-related speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with the Public Policy Manager to ensure all students are placed in appropriate fellowship experiences that align with their research interests and career aspirations.
• Monitor student progress in fellowships, providing academic support and reflection opportunities to ensure a meaningful learning experience.
• Curriculum Development & School-Wide Collaboration (10%) Engage in consistent reflection and review of curriculum and programs to best meet Chavez’s annual goals and mission.
• Analyze classroom data and student work to drive continuous improvement and celebrate academic growth.
• Attend all required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings, contributing to Chavez Schools’ vision for teaching excellence.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, ensuring the Senior Thesis program evolves to meet the changing needs of students and the academic community.
• Support the school’s overall enrollment and reenrollment efforts, including participation in recruitment, family engagement, and school events.