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Substitute Teacher, Primary School
Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.
Position Summary: In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, this position requires an individual to help students learn the subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
Specific Duties Include:
- Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
- Develops instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
- Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboards, etc.
- Takes attendance following school procedures.
- Be familiar with school procedures and regulations. Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
- Performs other related duties as directed by principal such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
Required Skills:
- Communication skills – ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to provide both written and oral information and clear directions.
- Reasoning – ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to establish appropriate priorities in the workflow.
- Computer skills- must demonstrate competency with basic word processing, spreadsheets, and the Internet.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Experience working in an elementary school setting is required.
- Physical demands – the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, listen, and lift up to 30 pounds.
The Substitute Teacher is a temporary position, and is paid according to a set daily rate. EOE.