Substitute Teacher

Postion: Substitute Teacher(s)

1) 18 months - 6 yrs old

2) 1st grade - 8th grade

Reports to: Program Director(s)

Classification : Exempt

Supervises: None

Hourly: $18/hr - $25/hr

• Scope of Work:
• Implement lesson plans
• during a regular teacher’s absence

Experience Requirements:

Experience working with children; classroom teaching experience a plus

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives

Education/Certification Requirements:

High School Degree

Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting

General Responsibilities:

Assist or lead in preparing for the academic, organizational, and social achievement of children, as well as, supporting their safety and well being.

Specific Responsibilities:

Educational Program & Student Services:

Deliver clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines

Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students as directed by Lead Teacher (LT) or Director

Supervise students on field trips

Recognize when students are not meeting academic or behavioral expectations and communicate this to LT or Director

Follow recommendations for students (when shared by LT or Director) with an IEP, 504 or neuropsych evaluation and insure that they have the supports in place to be successful

Support students with individual behavioral plans (when shared by LT or Director)

Supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills

Constituent Relations:

Build productive relationships with parents when opportunities to interact with parents occur (dismissal, assemblies, etc.)

Administration:

Maintain daily attendance in Renweb

Report all accidents/ incidents to LT or Director and complete accident forms as needed

Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school

Perform lunch/recess duties

School Culture

Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions

Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community

Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague

Other

Take on duties as assigned

It is expected that all staff will function as self-directed members in a team effort. All performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School.

• Mobility & Engagement: Frequently moving about the campus to follow the school schedule,
• including ascending/descending stairs and transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Student Interaction: The ability to position oneself at a child’s level (e.g., kneeling, sitting, or crouching) and assist students with daily tasks like zipping jackets, tying shoes, or managing materials.
• Supervision: Effectively monitoring students during recess and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
• Physical Assistance: Occasionally moving or lifting classroom materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Sensory & Focus: Maintaining focus and safety in a moderately noisy environment with frequent interruptions; specific vision capabilities are required to ensure student safety and accurate record-keeping.

Accommodations: Riverbend School is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, provided such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the school’s operations.

Commitment to DEIJ:

Riverbend School is committed to becoming an anti-bias and anti-racist community. All candidates must be committed to furthering this work by embracing differences; exploring and affirming the identities and intersections of all which include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomics, social class, family structures, learning differences, and differences in ability. Candidates must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA+ educators, or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools.

EEO Statement:

Riverbend School is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. Riverbend strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.