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Posted: 10-Nov-23
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Contract
Categories:
Substitute Teacher
JOB SUMMARY
MICDS is seeking a dynamic and versatile instructor to cover a long-term substitute teaching assignment that includes teaching two sections of 8th grade French and two sections of 10th grade French as well as fulfilling additional supervisory duties. The anticipated dates of the assignment are from mid-January through early March. The long-term substitute teacher will prepare and execute lessons from the established curriculum, provide formative and summative feedback to students, and manage all technology support for students. The ideal candidate will have French teaching experience. This is a temporary position without benefits.
Application Process
For immediate consideration, complete our online application at https://www.micds.org/our-school/career-opportunities/ and upload a copy of your cover letter, resume and statement of teaching philosophy.
The long-term substitute teacher is expected to uphold the following essential functions:
- Work with the department chair and curricular team to ensure implementation of established curriculum goals and pedagogical practices.
- Select and develop related print and online course materials.
- Create effective assessment tools to support student achievement and growth.
- Implement effective classroom management strategies to ensure a productive learning environment.
- Evaluate, document and communicate student progress through reporting systems and conferences.
- Attend faculty, grade level and departmental meetings and supervisory duties.
- Assist and support students outside of class as needed.
- Communicate consistently with parents and guardians.
- Collaborate effectively with departmental and grade level teams as well as student support service personnel.
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the School’s discretion.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree in subject matter required and Master preferred.
- Ability to work in an environment that embraces a diverse community of students, educators, parents, and alums.
- Experience working in a one-to-one laptop environment or relevant technology skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must enjoy working and learning with children.
OTHER INFORMATION
- A criminal history and background check is required and must be successfully completed prior to employment.
- May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
- Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment.
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
About MICDS - Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School
Founded in 1859, MICDS is a nonprofit, independent, preparatory school offering non-sectarian education to qualified students regardless of national origin, race or religion. MICDS consists of the Ronald S. Beasley Lower School, for grades Junior Kindergarten-4; Middle School, offering a coordinate model of single-gender education in the core curricular classes, for students in grades 5-8; and the Upper School for grades 9-12. MICDS is recognized as one of the nation's leaders in independent education.
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