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Position Details

Title	Substitute Teacher - Lower School
Supervisor	Associate Head of Lower School
FLSA Designation	Non-Exempt
Calendar	10 month

General Summary

The Substitute Teacher provides adult supervision and educational support to students in the absence of their regular Teacher.

If you are interested in being a substitute teacher at McDonogh School, please send your resume and cover letter to Janet Graham, Chief Human Resources Officer, at jgraham@mcdonogh.org

Essential Functions

• Enforce a classroom atmosphere that promotes joyful learning and an inclusive, welcoming, purposeful school tone and culture.
• Supervise and support students in the daily lessons and activities as provided by the Lead Teacher.
• Use technology effectively to enhance and extend instruction.
• Demonstrate professional standards of presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion.
• Perform non-teaching duties (lunch duty, recess supervision, etc.) in order to support and assist students throughout the day.

Recommended Employment Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required.

Additional Experience

• A positive disposition and ability to function within a highly motivated and fast paced team
• Ability to collaborate with members of the School community
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with adults and students
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to successfully work with and within a culturally and academically diverse student body, staff, and community
• Academic teaching experience, preferred
• Experience with, and love of, working with children

Additional Requirements

• All McDonogh employees should uphold the School's mission and philosophy, and demonstrate the School's core character values.
• Must be able to comply with background check, including finger prints, as required by the agency and / or state regulations.

Working Conditions

Climbing stairs to various locations on campus. Lifting and carrying of equipment is not typical, but may be required on rare occasions. Lifting up to 25 pounds. Reaching, grasping. Sitting. Standing. Stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling. Talking, hearing, tasting or smelling. Walking around campus.