Substitute Teachers and Summer Camp Staff (Nursery through Eighth Grade)

The Gordon School is a racially diverse nursery through eighth grade all-gender independent school in East Providence, RI. The curriculum is rooted in multicultural practice and social justice, with an emphasis on developing intellectual leadership, active imagination, and a child’s natural inquisitive nature. Students are challenged and inspired to be active workers toward their own education and teachers strive to develop meaningful relationships with each child and family. Gordon School is always looking to increase its pool of substitute teachers and summer camp staff for all grade levels. Personal attributes we are looking for include: Appreciate and enjoy working with children Be energetic, flexible, resilient and open to change and new ideas Possess good organizational capabilities and be able to implement these effectively Have strong interpersonal skills which support and engender trust Have a deep sense of community, be respectful of adults and children, understand and respect human differences and support multicultural practice and pedagogy Have experience working in a racially diverse community Be a thoughtful and effective listener Be able to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing Have a strong sense of self and a good sense of humor As with all teachers at Gordon, substitutes are required to hold a college degree.