Middle School Science Teacher-Long-Term Substitute

$38,480 - $41,600/Yr

Linfield Christian School - Temecula, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Temecula, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Middle School Science Teacher - Long-Term Substitute position at Linfield Christian School involves teaching and instructing students in grades 6 through 8 in various science subjects, including Ecology. The role requires planning and conducting a comprehensive educational program, adapting instruction to meet individual student needs, and maintaining a positive learning environment. This is a temporary position reporting to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct in subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive middle school education program.
• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences.
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, and other learning aids.
• Provide instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, school policy, and administrative regulations.
• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils.
• Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize and adapt instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of referenced tests, and administers, scores, records and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
• Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents and school personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social and emotional growth opportunities.
• Maintain an effective learning environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation, and the utilization of exhibits, displays and independent study centers.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.

Requirements

• Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in an academic major or minor subject matter fields with the needed courses to meet credential requirements.
• General Secondary, Standard Secondary with major or minor in the assigned area, or a Single Subject in the assigned area.
• General Elementary, General Jr. High, Standard Elementary, or Multiple Subjects credentials are acceptable.
• CLAD/BCLAD certification is desirable.
• Previous teaching experience with middle-school age students preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching science subjects at the middle school level.
• Strong communication skills with students and parents.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans and adapt to different learning styles.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $18.50 - $20.00.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment.