Reports To: Head of Lower School
Position Summary:
Glenelg Country School seeks Substitute Teachers to work on campus in our Lower School for the 2023-2024 school year. The Substitute Teacher instructs students during the absence of a regular teacher and is expected to maintain a professional attitude toward their work. Substitute Teachers are assigned on an as needed basis due to teacher absences or position vacancies. Substitutes are temporary employees and are not eligible for benefits. Substitute Teacher assignments may be daily or extended.
Typical Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED and completion of a minimum of 60 college credits, Bachelors degree preferred.
Overview of Essential Functions:
- Follows the lesson plan(s) left by the teacher and ensure students complete all assigned tasks
- Maintains a safe environment
- Uses materials provided by the teacher or GCS
- Avoids engaging in or encouraging discussions of inappropriate or non-school related topics
- Becomes familiar with emergency procedures
- Notifies Head of the Lower School of any unusual incidents which have occurred during the school day
- Leaves information for the teacher concerning the day’s activities
- Other duties as assigned
Key Skills and Attributes:
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, continue the educational program in the absence of the regular teacher, and the ability to manage student behavior in a positive manner.
Administration
All prospective employees must be able to clear background checks, as required by the State of Maryland.
Physical Demands:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to listen, physically direct, and speak. The employee is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, compute, handle, clean spills, tie shoe, zipper coats or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus with screens, white boards, printed material, and ability to see children in detail. The employee must be able to lift at least thirty pounds. The employee is also regularly required to climb two flights of stairs.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a school and what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate; however, variations in noise level may occur when the employee attends school functions such as assemblies, school dances, and other events.
Glenelg Country School is a coeducational independent school located in Howard County, Maryland and has approximately 800 students age 2 through grade 12. GCS is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits. For immediate consideration, interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.