Full-Time Substitute K-8 Teacher
Falk School, a coeducational K-8 laboratory school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time substitute K-8 teacher to help with daily coverage needs at our school.
Position Summary
Substitute teaching is an essential part of the educational process. A substitute teacher is an individual who, in the absence of the classroom teacher, is responsible for providing instruction and managing the learning environment. It is essential that the substitute teacher follow the lesson plan provided by the absent teacher so that the curriculum continues to move forward.
Qualifications and Required Documents
A Bachelor's degree is required, and teaching certification is preferred. Candidates should have successful teaching experience in an elementary classroom, with both middle school and elementary school teaching experience being a plus. Candidates must be teachers who exhibit an authentic passion and enthusiasm for progressive education.
Job Duties
Day to day job duties of a substitute teacher is determined by the classroom teachers or their designees, as they may vary depending upon the changing needs of the classroom(s) and student(s). Substitute teachers of any capacity are subject to daily reassignment, depending on the needs of the day.
• Reports to the office upon arrival for check-in and reviews the plans and schedules for the day.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods, and out-of-class settings.
• Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following the absent teacher’s lesson plans.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Moderate lifting/moving of various items from 15-35 pounds.
• Moving of various items – up to 30 pounds.
• Physical ability to use office equipment.
• Work is performed in all areas of the school, grounds, and/or any area in which a school activity or function is taking place, including field trips, work-based learning, etc.
• Exposed to varying degrees of temperature relative to the conditions occurring in nature.
Other duties may be required that are not enumerated here that are part of the classroom teacher’s curriculum or duties.
Materials can be uploaded to: join.pitt.edu. For full consideration, please attach all the required documents to your application. Please submit:
3. An educational philosophy that includes a vision for an ideal classroom experience for students
4. Three letters of recommendation
6. PA instructional certificate or equivalent, if applicable
The minimum base salary is $50,000; credit will be given for years of relevant experience. Falk Laboratory School, a department in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, offers excellent benefits. Questions can be sent to Molly Hicks, Director of Administrative Operations, at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed late July and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Applications will be reviewed beginning in August and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Offer of employment is contingent on the candidate satisfactorily obtaining and passing the following before commencement of appointment: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check. Candidates must also submit proof of a negative TB test before their first day of work. As Act 168 of 2014 requires, the candidate must satisfy the requirements on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
