Instructional Building Substitute Teacher

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

Focused Staffing - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Instructional Building Substitute Teacher will be responsible for covering teacher absences on a daily basis, ideally for no more than one consecutive week in any one class. This role involves presenting and teaching subject matter across various content areas to students in grades K-8, following the substitute plans provided by the classroom teacher. In instances where no absence coverage is needed, the substitute will adhere to a school-provided push-in support schedule, primarily focusing on subjects such as science, social studies, art, music, physical education, or Chinese language classes. The Instructional Building Substitute is expected to support the classroom teacher by providing students with the necessary guidance and support to succeed academically. In this position, the substitute teacher will challenge, inspire, and actively engage students in their learning process, emphasizing both content knowledge and critical thinking skills, as well as character development. Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this role, as it directly impacts the learning environment and student success. The substitute will also be involved in various responsibilities that contribute to the overall educational experience, including maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere, developing community-building lessons, and reinforcing lessons through one-on-one or small group interactions with students. Additionally, the substitute will assist in preparing for lessons, supervising students during various activities, and maintaining accurate records of student progress.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on time daily, ready to complete tasks and responsibilities.
• Delivers substitute lesson plans developed by teachers.
• Develops morning meeting and/or community building lessons.
• Reinforces lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.
• Enforces school and class rules to support the teacher with classroom management.
• Assists teachers in preparing for lessons by getting materials ready and/or setting up equipment.
• Supervises students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips.
• Implements instructional programs to meet individual needs of students in a manner consistent with FACTS' mission statement.
• Maintains a school atmosphere in which human and cultural values are shared to the fullest possible extent.
• Develops a cooperative partnership with students and parents based on mutual respect.
• Establishes and maintains high standards for pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of all assigned students.
• Assists with the administration of all state mandated testing including but not limited to the PSSA.
• Attends RtI meetings and collaborates with the RtI team regarding academic and behavioral interventions.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, team meetings, grade level meetings, and department meetings, as required.
• Participates in in-service education activities provided by the school as well as self-selected professional growth activities.
• Performs other duties of an adjunct nature, which are necessary to maintain smooth operation of the school.

Requirements

• Understanding of and support for the school's mission is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Preference given to those with Pennsylvania Teaching Certification or pursuing certification.
• Excellent computer proficiency and word processing skills are required.
• Genuine desire to work cooperatively with colleagues and the capacity to work effectively with diverse populations is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in another language in addition to English is a plus.