Building Substitute Teacher - On Call

Job Description

The On Call Substitute is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential base on HOPE’s instructional curriculum for students. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities and implements goals, objectives and standards of the school.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instructions.
• Evaluate student performance through examinations and homework assignments to promote student achievement. Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems; assess student academic and behavioral needs by establishing and enforcing school rules and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Performs classroom management duties, maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field of teaching.
• Minnesota State Substitute Teaching License to teach K-12.
• Strong desire and commitment to working with diverse students and staff.
• Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate with grade level teachers, paraprofessionals, and tutors regarding instructional classroom activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Have knowledge of best practices, instructional strategies, classroom management and behavior management.
• Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based on school goals, as well as the objectives, and needs of students.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of classroom management and organization

Institution Description

HOPE Community Academy is an accredited, public co-educational charter school comprised of primary, intermediate, and middle school levels. The entire school community seeks to provide a safe and trusting learning environment where each student is valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
The mission of HOPE Community Academy is to educate all students to the highest levels of academic and social standards with a focus on Hmong language and culture.
As a vital part of the total learning community, HOPE Community Academy is called to educate students in an atmosphere enriched by shared Hmong and American values . . . peace, justice, and respect for one another. The school recognizes that a child’s healthy development is dependent upon learning and living out those values.
HOPE Community Academy seeks contract-based substitute teachers for grades K-12. These are on-call, daily assignments. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Instructions/Comments

Send resume to katiekruger@hope-school.org