Lower School Substitute Teacher

School Overview

Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all. 

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference. 

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community. 

The Lower School

Guided by the mission of the school and Rowland Hall’s strategic priorities, the Lower School is a place of joyful learning. The Lower School faculty is composed of caring and knowledgeable teachers who are passionate about elementary education, skillful in creating a learning environment in which young students can thrive, and committed to continuous and collaborative professional growth. Lower School teachers, students, and families value the strong sense of community established in grades 1–5 and the unique learning experiences that the school provides each student, via the classroom curriculum, through our Specialties Program (science, art, music, PE, Spanish, library, computer science), and in our Ethical Education and Social-Emotional Learning Program.

Position Summary

The Lower School Substitute Teacher supports the mission and values of the school by providing effective classroom instruction, student support, and supervision in the absence of the regular teacher. Responsibilities include facilitating engaging whole-group and small-group learning activities, maintaining a positive and respectful classroom environment, and supporting the social-emotional and academic needs of students. The substitute maintains open, professional communication such as listening, speaking, and writing with colleagues, including faculty and the student support team, as well as with students and families as appropriate. The role also includes fulfilling assigned supervisory duties, such as recess, lunch, arrival/dismissal, and other coverage responsibilities as needed.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Have excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, and an interest in engaging in the school community while advocating for students and collaborating with faculty and staff.
• Be able to apply a variety of instructional practices that relate to the unique needs of this age group.
• Have the ability and desire to support and promote the mission statement and values of the school.
• Work successfully with students and colleagues from a range of cultural backgrounds and belief systems.
• Have strong classroom management to monitor individuals and groups of students in a classroom.
• Provide a safe and positive learning environment. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Pass a background check 
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to supervise student activities and create/maintain a safe learning environment 

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• lift up to 10 lbs of supply boxes on occasion
• move freely and safely throughout the classroom and campus, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and occasionally sitting on the floor with students.
• communicate clearly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• be able to contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member of grade level, division, and all school groups
• supervise students in a variety of settings, including classrooms, playgrounds, lunchrooms, and during arrival/dismissal.
• stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• respond quickly to student needs and emergency situations.
• operate standard classroom technology and equipment (e.g., computer, projector, copier).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, active environment with frequent interruptions.

Additional Information

This is an as-needed temporary, part-time, and hourly position reporting to the Assistant Head of Lower School. 

For more information about the school, please visit rowlandhall.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.