Headwaters School, a Pre-K through grade 12 independent day school serving 540 students across its three campuses in Austin, TX, is seeking a Long-Term English Substitute Teacher in our Middle & High School for the 2019 Spring Semester.

At Headwaters, our esteemed Faculty are responsible for fostering a positive environment of learning that responds to the particular needs of each child and classroom environment; helping each student to develop identity formation, to live authentically, to think expansively and to create bravely. Our ideal candidate will have experience teaching English, a flexible schedule, and a willingness to work with limited notice.

About this Position:

Substitute Teachers are responsible for providing and implementing the daily lesson plans according to the School's requirements. In addition, they are charged with managing the classroom environment, providing activities, materials, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, degree in English preferred
• Prior experience teaching in a Middle/High School, required
• Professional appearance
• Experience with upper level ELA or IB preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies

Working Conditions:

Services are generally provided within a standard classroom environment. Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling). Light lifting of materials and other objects associated within a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20 to 40 lbs.). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All applicants are subject to a background check prior to being hired.

To learn more about our community and apply, please visit https://www.headwaters.org/page/about/employment.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its administration of policies regarding eligibility for faculty and staff positions.