Permanent Substitute Teacher

Reports to: Program Director(s)

Classification: Exempt

Supervises: None

Scope of Work: Teach and supervise students during a teacher’s absence

Employment Type: Full-time, 30+ hours. Daily start and end times are flexible, depending on school needs and the applicant's availability. Possible hours: 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 pm

Experience Requirements:

Experience working with children; classroom teaching experience a plus

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives

Education/Certification Requirements:

High School Degree

Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting

General Responsibilities:

Assist or lead in preparing for the academic, organizational, and social achievement of children, as well as, supporting their safety and well being.

Specific Responsibilities:

Educational Program & Student Services:

Deliver clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines

Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students as directed by Lead Teacher (LT) or Director

Supervise students on field trips

Recognize when students are not meeting academic or behavioral expectations and communicate this to LT or Director

Follow recommendations for students (when shared by LT or Director) with an IEP, 504 or neuropsych evaluation and insure that they have the supports in place to be successful

Support students with individual behavioral plans (when shared by LT or Director)

Supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills

Constituent Relations:

Build productive relationships with parents when opportunities to interact with parents occur (dismissal, assemblies, etc.)

Administration:

Assist in daily attendance in FACTS (Student Information System)

Report all accidents/ incidents to LT or Director and complete accident forms as needed

Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school

Perform lunch/recess duties

School Culture

Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions

Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community

Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague

Other

Take on duties as assigned

It is expected that all staff will function as self-directed members in a team effort. All performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School.

Commitment to DEIJ:

Riverbend School is committed to becoming an anti-bias and anti-racist community. All candidates must be committed to furthering this work by embracing differences; exploring and affirming the identities and intersections of all which include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomics, social class, family structures, learning differences, and differences in ability. Candidates must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA+ educators, or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools.

EEO Statement:

Riverbend School is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. Riverbend strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Classification: Exempt

Supervises: None

Scope of Work: Teach and supervise students during a teacher’s absence

Employment Type: Full-time, 30+ hours. Daily start and end times are flexible, depending on school needs and the applicant's availability. Possible hours: 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 pm

Experience Requirements:

Experience working with children; classroom teaching experience a plus

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives

Education/Certification Requirements:

High School Degree

Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting

General Responsibilities:

Assist or lead in preparing for the academic, organizational, and social achievement of children, as well as, supporting their safety and well being.

Specific Responsibilities:

Educational Program & Student Services:

Deliver clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines

Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students as directed by Lead Teacher (LT) or Director

Supervise students on field trips

Recognize when students are not meeting academic or behavioral expectations and communicate this to LT or Director

Follow recommendations for students (when shared by LT or Director) with an IEP, 504 or neuropsych evaluation and insure that they have the supports in place to be successful

Support students with individual behavioral plans (when shared by LT or Director)

Supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills

Constituent Relations:

Build productive relationships with parents when opportunities to interact with parents occur (dismissal, assemblies, etc.)

Administration:

Assist in daily attendance in FACTS (Student Information System)

Report all accidents/ incidents to LT or Director and complete accident forms as needed

Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school

Perform lunch/recess duties

School Culture

Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions

Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community

Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague

Other

Take on duties as assigned

It is expected that all staff will function as self-directed members in a team effort. All performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School.

Commitment to DEIJ:

Riverbend School is committed to becoming an anti-bias and anti-racist community. All candidates must be committed to furthering this work by embracing differences; exploring and affirming the identities and intersections of all which include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomics, social class, family structures, learning differences, and differences in ability. Candidates must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA+ educators, or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools.

EEO Statement:

Riverbend School is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. Riverbend strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$45,000 to $55,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Montessori

• Permanent Substitute Teacher
  
  Reports to: Program Director(s)
  
  Classification: Exempt
  
  Supervises: None
  
  Scope of Work: Teach and supervise students during a teacher’s absence
  
  Employment Type: Full-time, 30+ hours. Daily start and end times are flexible, depending on school needs and the applicant's availability. Possible hours: 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 pm
  
  Experience Requirements:
  
  - Experience working with children; classroom teaching experience a plus-
  
  - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  
  - Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives
  
  Education/Certification Requirements:
  
  - High School Degree
  
  - Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting
  
  General Responsibilities:
  
  Assist or lead in preparing for the academic, organizational, and social achievement of children, as well as, supporting their safety and well being.
  
  Specific Responsibilities:
  
  Educational Program & Student Services:
  
  - Deliver clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines
  
  - Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students as directed by Lead Teacher (LT) or Director
  
  - Supervise students on field trips
  
  - Recognize when students are not meeting academic or behavioral expectations and communicate this to LT or Director
  
  - Follow recommendations for students (when shared by LT or Director) with an IEP, 504 or neuropsych evaluation and insure that they have the supports in place to be successful
  
  - Support students with individual behavioral plans (when shared by LT or Director)
  
  - Supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills
  
  Constituent Relations:
  
  - Build productive relationships with parents when opportunities to interact with parents occur (dismissal, assemblies, etc.)
  
  Administration:
  
  - Assist in daily attendance in FACTS (Student Information System)
  
  - Report all accidents/ incidents to LT or Director and complete accident forms as needed
  
  - Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school
  
  - Perform lunch/recess duties
  
  School Culture
  
  - Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics
  
  - Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions
  
  - Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community
  
  - Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague
  
  Other
  
  - Take on duties as assigned
  
  It is expected that all staff will function as self-directed members in a team effort. All performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School.
  
  Commitment to DEIJ:
  
  Riverbend School is committed to becoming an anti-bias and anti-racist community. All candidates must be committed to furthering this work by embracing differences; exploring and affirming the identities and intersections of all which include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomics, social class, family structures, learning differences, and differences in ability. Candidates must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment.
  
  We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA+ educators, or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools.
  
  EEO Statement:
  
  Riverbend School is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. Riverbend strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources
• 33 Eliot Street
• Natick, Massachusetts 01760
• Phone: 6172717166