Substitute Teacher

Description

We are hiring for a Custodian/Maintenance Assistant, come join our team!

CESA 6 offers great benefits for full time employees such as: Health, Dental and Vision insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); Wellness Program; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity insurance; Pet insurance; paid vacation and holidays.

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Overview

This position requires a passion for student formation and school culture, and a deep commitment both to mastering classical education and working collaboratively within a vibrant academic and spiritual community. The highest aim of our elementary teachers is to foster the moral and intellectual growth of students by delivering well-prepared instruction in orderly, joyful classrooms.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver well prepared, classical instruction in core K-5 Music topics, including: Rhythm, melody, harmony, form, timbre, etc.
• Plan & Lead execution of semesterly Fine Arts Nights, in conjunction with other Fine Arts faculty members.
• Use Socratic inquiry and other classical teaching methods to engage students in meaningful discussions.
• Maintain a well-ordered, joyful, and respectful classroom environment aligned with the school's mission and philosophy.
• Utilize the Hillsdale K-12 Office Curriculum Guide and resource library to ensure alignment across sections and grade levels.
• Model and instill habits of virtue, such as honesty, perseverance, and humility, in students.
• Foster a classroom culture that embodies the mission and vision of VCA
• Build strong partnerships with parents by maintaining regular communication regarding student progress and behavior.
• Evaluate student performance through regular assignments and assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback to students, promoting growth in knowledge, skills, and character.
• Prepare and submit progress reports and grades in a timely manner.
• Participate actively in ongoing professional development, including training in classical education and pedagogy.
• Attend and contribute to faculty meetings, curriculum planning sessions, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school initiatives and foster a vibrant school culture.
• Embrace and contribute to the mission, vision, and culture of Veritas Classical Academy.
• Support extracurricular activities, community events, and school traditions as needed.
• Teach and maintain school-wide procedures and systems
• Maintain accurate and organized records for attendance, assignments, and communications.
• Take ownership of academic results and work to continuously improve them
• Actively participate in three-week summer professional development in preparation for the upcoming school year
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the administration.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education and Licensure:

• Solid educational background including a bachelor's degree in education.
• A current and appropriate Teaching License issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
• Evidence of competencies in classroom management, learning strategies, individual and group management, curriculum development, and program evaluation.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Model the core values of the school.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to collaborate with industry-connected, project-based learning, and provide a student-centered education.
• A growth mindset and ability to reflect and vary instructional delivery model.
• Strong belief that an inclusive learning environment offers a more productive and personalized way of educating all students.
• Ability to deliver instruction incorporating workshops, immersion, hands-on experiences, and traditional delivery to ensure that all individual student needs are met in accordance with preferred mode of instruction.
• The ability to work effectively with groups and individuals.
• Demonstrate skill in organizing ideas and presenting them with clarity and conciseness.
• Creative and imaginative approach to problem-solving and demonstrated ability to think outside of the box.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction.
• Self-starter and a well-developed ability to set and meet goals and outcomes.
• Knowledge of competency-based learning

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

CESA 6 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We expect every member of our team do their part to maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, feels respected and receives the dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, and evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment as a Gallup best places to work employer that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.