(PA) Long Term Substitute Teacher - 2020/2021 School Year
Position Summary:
Mastery Charter Schools is seeking long-term substitute teachers. This position will require an instructor to work 4-5 days a week. The substitute teacher will be responsible for implementing Mastery’s curriculum and utilizing classroom routines and procedures with consistency. The substitute teacher will also be responsible for developing lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments. The substitute teacher will collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards. The substitute teacher will be expected to form and maintain relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences, and will be invited to participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement. Mastery is looking for an instructor who is committed to teamwork and high expectations for all students. The ideal candidate will have classroom teaching experience, preferably within an urban school setting.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Commit to ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement
- Develop and implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricular resources developed by Mastery’s Central Office Academic Team
- Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction
- Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standards
- Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication
- Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
- Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
- Teacher certification - completed or in process
- Demonstrated expertise in subject area
- Commitment to and experience working with underserved communities
- Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
- The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community
- A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
- Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges
- Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies