Nature and ScopeWe are searching for confident and experienced substitute teachers to join our team in the Elementary, Middle School and High School grades. We are looking for competent professionals with a background and an interest in education. The Substitute Teacher(s) should have in-depth knowledge of effective teaching practices that ensure learning is a comfortable and meaningful experience for all students across different grades. We are looking for professional candidates who have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with a strong command of the English language. Personal Qualities Modeling and Leadership Model a personal commitment to Christ and Bible-based Christian livingMaintain personal devotional and prayer lifeMember of a Christian Church, either locally or abroadSeek to inspire others to Christian commitment, faith, and livingContribute toward and maintains a positive Christian spiritual environmentExhibit characteristics of being a life-long learnerMaintain a positive academic environment focused on growth and excellenceConsistently maintain ethical and moral personal and professional standardsConsistently demonstrate a knowledge, and a love for a positive learning environment Consistently use strategies that empower and motivate the students at schoolEffective time management skillsExcellent oral and written communicationSelf-managed to be productive and a contributing member of the admin teamCollaboration and teamwork Professional Responsibilities General Duties As a Classroom Teacher, to: Actively promote equality of opportunity within an inclusive and diverse classroomMaintain an attractive, dynamic and emotionally safe learning environmentWork to inspire in all children a desire for success and a passion for learning Deliver learning to meet the needs of all groups of learners including those with additional needsManage behavior with consistency and fairness in line with our school Behavior Policy, to ensure a safe, ordered atmosphere for all Effect regular and efficient formative assessment to inform planning and learning; using data to identify gaps in learning, to inform teaching and, therefore, to maximize students’’ progress Be a proactive member of the departmental team, taking the lead in curriculum or pastoral strengths to inform and monitor curriculum content, standards and resources Show a willingness to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the school Foster and maintain an efficient and productive relationship between home and school. Undertake any tasks as reasonably required by the respective Principal(s) Teaching and Learning Demonstrate consistently outstanding teaching skills, managing students and maintaining high standards of behavior and creating a calm, purposeful learning environmentTake initiative in becoming familiar with all aspects of the curriculum in the respective substitute are of Elementary, Middle and High School that may differ from previous experience or training Take responsibility for all administrative tasks associated with the role of Substitute teacher Work with Elementary, Middle or High School teams in the development and delivery of a creative and stimulating curriculum Work with the Elementary, Middle or High School teams in the development and maintenance of a stimulating teaching environment that ensures optimum use of time, space and facilities Work with the respective teams to ensure that the requirements of the curriculum are met, including arrangements for assessment and moderation Be an active member of team meetings and take a role in developing and implementing policies, initiatives, discussing samples of work, assessment and record keeping, moderation, etc. Communication Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues, parents, leaders, the local community and where appropriate the Board of DirectorsAttend and contribute to appropriate divisional meetingsEnsure parents are well informed about the sectional curriculum (Elementary, Middle School and High School), attainment and progress and are fully engaged as partners in their child’s learning. Professional Development Participate with faculty and administration in professional development and in-service activitiesParticipate in Performance Management activities as assigned by the respective supervisorRemain abreast of current developments in technology, learning and administrative theory through active collaboration with other professionals, attending appropriate workshops and conferences, and through reading of professional journals Professional Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in EducationCertificate in teaching or substitute teaching Minimum of two (2) years experience as a classroom teacher Passionate about connecting with teachers and studentsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills