What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Teacher World Languages - Substitute position at Sacred Hearts Academy?
JOB SUMMARY:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Classroom Management (70%)
Sacred Hearts Academy is a Catholic college preparatory school which provides girls and young women an exceptional education to inspire them as leaders for their communities and the world. Under the direction of the High School Principal, the World Languages Substitute Teacher is responsible for implementing instructional plans in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The substitute ensures continuity of learning in courses such as ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi*, Spanish, and Japanese, while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment consistent with the Academy’s faith-based mission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor’s degree in World Languages, Education, or related field (from an accredited institution)
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least one world language (e.g., ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Spanish, Japanese)
- One year of experience working with high school-aged students – OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work outside normal business hours, if necessary.
- Must be able to understand, read/ write in English to follow basic instructions, and take, direction from supervisors and clients.
- Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with Virtus/Safe Environment policy.
- Able to work all required shifts and possible extended hours.
- Ability to implement faith-based curriculum consistent with the Academy’s Catholic mission.
- Teaching credential or certification in a World Language such as ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Spanish, or Japanese
- 3 years of classroom teaching or substitute teaching experience at the secondary level
- Experience with immersion, communicative, or culturally responsive language teaching methodologies
- Thorough knowledge of the subject area(s) to be taught and ability to develop interdisciplinary curriculum related to subject matter.
- Knowledge of instructional methods that are age appropriate for assigned grade levels.
- Ability to work with and encourage students in the assigned grade levels toward accomplishing their personalized educational goals.
- Ability to differentiate and personalize instruction to meet varying student needs.
- Manage small and large groups of students in various instructional environments.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, counselors, and school administrators.
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, in multi-aged environments.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong organization skills; handling multiple tasks and projects, and good judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to protect and maintain confidential information.
- Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.
- Implement teacher-provided lesson plans in world language courses (e.g., ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Spanish, Japanese)
- Supports student learning and development through written, verbal and hands- on coaching and modeling in a positive and supportive manner.
- Work in close harmony with the administration and with each other.
- Be responsible for the assigned students' instruction.
- Responsible for the immediate supervision and safety of students during class time, advisory, the assigned time of supervision duty, and on off-campus school excursions.
- Review and administer correction in cases of student misconduct.
- Require mannerly and respectful behavior from students.
- Respect individual differences among students and formulate plans for providing for these differences.
- Attend all faculty, department and parent-teacher meetings.
- Be responsible for the cleanliness of the classroom.
- Maintain high standards of professional and personal conduct, including on-line presence.
- Communicate via email or phone with students only for school-related concerns.
- Participate/attend consultation meetings with parents and students to address concerns or other class related concerns.
- Teachers of Grades 7-12 will have supervisory duties for recess or lunch period and auto-line as assigned by the Administration.
- Serve as an advisorship of one student club as necessary.
- Prepare lessons plans.
- Keep accurate records of attendance and class work, submitting student evaluations, including report cards and grade updates, at scheduled times.
- Distribute and collect required forms, records or correspondence.
- Responsible to attend all masses and faculty meetings; where applicable teacher will attend faculty in-service training sessions, retreats, assemblies, and school functions to include: Academy ceremonies such as graduation, Baccalaureate Mass, Commencement, Spring Open House, Fall Open House, Faculty Beginning of the School Year In-Service, Faculty Retreat, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Annual Conference for Catholic Educators, Faith Formation, admissions testing, parent events and supervision of Academy-sponsored student events such as dances, Freshman Mother/Daughter Banquet, Sophomore Father/Daughter; Junior Prom, Senior Prom, Senior Ohana Luncheon, Academy Uncorked, and performances.
Performs other related duties as assigned (10%)
- Serves as community relations liaison for company.
- Actively participates as an effective member of the team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.