PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Position Description :

Qualifications :

• High school diploma / GED required (Associate degree preferred)
• 2+ years experience working with students
• Receptiveness to ongoing coaching and evaluation
• Passionate about teaching
• Energetic, motivated, innovative, prepared
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Implement and teach lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consult with principal or other responsible staff if lesson plan is not provided
• Maintain a respectful and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school
• Leaves notes for the teacher at the end of the teaching day
• Communicate in a respectful and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
• Keep records on attendance, accidents and incidents
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Help supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips
• Other duties as assigned

About Inwood Academy for Leadership

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of Washington Heights and Inwood.

All staff must be willing to commit to our mission : Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will empower students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness.

Our staff regard our student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond.

IAL is committed to proving a well-rounded educational experience for all students we serve. We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring and restraint).

Disclaimer

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.