Title: Permanent Substitute Teacher

Reports to: Lower and Middle School Division Heads

Primary Responsibilities: The Permanent Substitute Teacher (PST) is the trained educator responsible for teaching K-8 classes, covering duties, and ensuring student well-being when permanent teachers are absent for either professional development or illness. The PST is responsible for continuity of instruction, supervision, and safety in the classroom and within the school.

Primary Sensibilities: The Permanent Substitute Teacher is a steady hand, modeling joy, competency, flexibility, and excellent organizational skills. The PST is a trusted colleague, hardworking team player, and thoughtful partner with teachers and administrators. The PST is comfortable operating and utilizing Google Suite applications and Apple hardware and software like Macbooks and IPads.

Desired Qualifications: B.A. in Education or similar field with one to two years of experience working with school-age children in a group or classroom setting. 

Hours/Classification: Part-Time or Full-Time (.80 - 1.0 FTE); 10 months; Non-Exempt 

Salary Range: $30/per hour - $40/per hour DOE

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Expectation of Employee Civility and Commitment

The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school’s mission and Creed* at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take seriously the daily care of Hamlin students. 

Hamlin students are celebrated because of their curious minds, joyful work ethic, and intellectual tenacity in the classroom; that said, the school is convinced that ensuring the students’ academic growth is only one part of its work. All Hamlin employees, whatever their role or title may be, must pay close attention to the students’ social-emotional well-being, their physical and mental health, and their moral development. 

Hamlin employees are committed to their own professional growth; as such, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact teaching and learning. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school’s overarching strategic goals and daily commitment to academic and ethical excellence.

*The Hamlin Creed: Compassion; Courage, Honesty; Respect; Responsibility

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Essential Responsibilities:

(Note: The following responsibilities pertain to planning and substitute teaching. When there is no need for a substitute teacher, the PST is expected to reach out to the Program Operations Manager for ad hoc assignments in classrooms and/or within the school.)

1. Provide classroom and duty coverage for a teacher who is absent for a day or a designated period of time. 
2. Teach content and skills in K-8 subject areas, as determined by the teacher, utilizing the Hamlin curriculum and other appropriate learning materials
3. Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials as necessary in emergency situations.
4. Administer or supervise in-class assessments.
5. Keep appropriate daily records (i.e. attendance, accident reports). 
6. Communicate with teacher/advisor about the success of the day and report any incidents to the division head.
7. Maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide a joyful and classroom environment.
8. Supervise students outside of the classroom (i.e. lunch, recess, carpool, fire drill, field trip).

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, pass a criminal background check and complete a TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire that is completed by a healthcare professional.

At The Hamlin School, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and professional experience that show their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of a learning community.