Part-time Substitute Teacher

THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL

NORTH PALM BEACH AND

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA

The Benjamin School is seeking Part-time Substitute Teachers for its North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.

Position Summary:

The Benjamin School is seeking compassionate and reliable Part-time Substitute Teachers. In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the Substitute Teacher helps students learn subject matter and/or skills required for scheduled lessons and provides meaningful instruction. This is an on-call position ideal for candidates with a passion for teaching and a readiness to contribute to a caring school environment.

Compensation:

The part-time Substitute Teacher position offers a daily rate of $150.00 per day

Work Schedule:

The hours for this position may vary depending on assignments.

• Upper School full-day work schedule is 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM
• Middle School full-day work schedule is 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM
• Lower School full-day work schedule is 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Key Expectations of all TBS employees:

• Demonstrates support of the school’s mission and policies
• Consistently models The Benjamin School values
• Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
• Takes initiative and ownership in displaying positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others
• Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school

Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Follows sign-in and sign-out procedures as prescribed by the Division assistants.
• Oversees a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Guides the learning process toward achieving the curriculum goals and objectives outlined in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.
• Takes attendance following school procedures.
• Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teachers, such as lunch duty, recess duty, etc.
• Understands and follows the procedures for emergency evacuation routes for the assigned classrooms.
• Understands and follows procedures for referring students with disciplinary problems.
• Understands and follows school procedures and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as directed by Division personnel.
• Adheres to The Benjamin School policies described in the Employee Handbook.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and work independently and address several challenges simultaneously.
• Possession of a pleasant and collaborative style in the workplace, including a professional attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment.
• Well-versed in technology, various software suites, and office equipment related to the position.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Effective managerial techniques and approaches; positive leadership style.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field required, relevant field of study that applies to the classroom.

Physical and Work Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of time standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing.
• Occasional movement about the school and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Ability to work more than 7 hours a day.

The above describes the general nature and level of work. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required as they are ever-changing in a dynamic work environment.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

DFWP/EOE

Contact Person: Please email a resume and letter of interest to

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $150.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150