ECP Substitute Teacher / After School Care Assistant

The role

The Substitute Teacher provides coverage for Early Childhood Program classrooms on an as-needed basis. This person implements prepared lesson plans, manages classroom environments, and supports student learning.

What you will do

• Follow and implement lesson plans prepared by the primary classroom teacher.
• Create a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain order and promote positive behavior.
• Provide individual and group instruction to meet varied learning needs.
• Address student questions and provide feedback.
• Record daily attendance.
• Submit necessary documentation to the regular teacher or administrative staff.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, grade-level teams, and administration.
• Provide notes on the day's events or progress for the returning teacher.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• Relevant coursework and/or experience working with children in an educational setting
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to follow detailed lesson plans and adapt as necessary
• Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and administrators
• Patience, empathy, and a positive, proactive approach to student engagement
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Occasionally required to lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds

Nice to have

• Valid state teaching certification
• Substitute teaching certification or permit may be acceptable based on state requirements
• Prior experience working with children, preferably in a school environment

Benefits

• Free lunch when school is in session

Before you apply

• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

About the company

St. Anne’s-Belfield School is an independent school in Charlottesville, Va., with 900+ students from age 2 through Grade 12. The school has been committed to nurturing the whole student since 1910.