Substitute/Guest Teacher

Description

Boulder Country Day (BCD) is seeking energetic individuals who love working with children to join our team!

About Boulder Country Day School

BCD is a premier independent school in Boulder. For over 30 years, Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley and we offer an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow, and thrive. We invite you to discover the BCD difference! From the teachers we hire to our welcoming and safe campus environment - to the curriculum we teach, at BCD we honor and celebrate children.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent
• Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives
• Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
• Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration
• Perform other duties as directed by school administration
• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
• Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
• 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 plan

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Commitment
Boulder Country Day School recognizes and values all forms of diversity and is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths. Our intentional commitment to embracing and exploring issues of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in support of social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals. 

Requirements

Sub/Guest Teacher Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old
• One year experience working with children, preferably in a group setting with more than 5 children, classroom teaching experience desired
• Ability to accept short notice assignments (may be called on the same day)
• Flexible and willing to help out in other areas of the school
• Good communication skills 
• Ability to work 7:30am-3:30pm