Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 2nd Grade

Description

POSITION:                               Long-term Substitute Teacher, 2nd Grade

REPORTS TO:                          Principal, Grades K–4     

ANTICIPATED START DATE:   January 25, 2027

ANTICIPATED END DATE:      June 17, 2027

St. Matthew’s, an independent Episcopal day school for students in preschool through 8th grade, is accepting applications for a long-term substitute teacher for a 2nd-grade homeroom.

Kindergarten through 4th-grade classrooms are team-taught by two educators who share responsibility for planning, teaching, and monitoring the success of all learners in their class. The two teachers work together and share their expertise to build a dynamic learning environment. The school provides a challenging academic program and places a strong emphasis on character, empathy, and service learning.

To learn more about St. Matthew’s Parish School, please visit our website: https://www.stmatthewsschool.com

St. Matthew’s has a 76-year record of supporting teachers through a strong professional development program. Compensation is highly competitive.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and conduct an effective, developmentally appropriate program to meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child, in the classroom, outside, and in both small-group and large-group activities.
• Communicate thoughtfully and professionally with parents and colleagues regarding curriculum, students, and developmental issues, both verbally and in writing.
• Create a pleasant, inviting classroom where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to try new skills.
• Provide experiences that promote individual self-expression in conversation, imaginative play, and creativity.
• Integrate student and teacher use of technology into curriculum and instruction to enhance student learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student observations and progress.
• Provide positive guidance to help children develop self-control.
• Confer with the principal, learning specialist, school counselor, and teaching partner to resolve student issues.
• Demonstrate professionalism through reliability, participation in school obligations, and a respectful attitude in professional relationships.
• Demonstrate integrity, patience, openness, sensitivity, enthusiasm, and friendliness.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EDUCATION

• B.A. or B.S. in education or a related field
• Teaching credential and/or master’s degree in education preferred
• Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level
• Excellent classroom management skills necessary to ensure a safe, productive, and positive environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and presentation skills
• Strong desire to be part of a collaborative team
• Experience developing, writing, and delivering curriculum
• Proficient in technology and quick to learn new tools

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated weekly rate is $1,423–$1,923, depending on experience. School-year holidays and in-service days are paid.

HOURS

Monday through Friday, 7:50 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Faculty meetings are held on Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Attendance at occasional evening events is required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is an exempt position. The benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; and a retirement plan with up to a 9% match.

All school personnel must successfully complete a fingerprint background check through Live Scan and provide current tuberculosis clearance.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply through the St. Matthew’s Parish School careers page.