About St. John's

St. John's is an independent, coeducational Episcopal school serving up to 500 students in grades pre-school through eight. Located in a park-like setting on 10 acres in East Dallas, the School offers its employees and students a supportive esprit de corps fueled by a common mission – one dedicated to a program of academic excellence designed to train the mind, strengthen the character, and enrich the spirit of each student in a Christian environment. We think of St. John's not only as a School but also as a very special kind of community. We seek to employ people who – regardless of the role they play in the School –understand that they impact the lives of our students, families, and colleagues. The St. John's Code calls us to model honesty and respectfulness in our relationships, responsibility in the performance of our assignments, and a caring attitude that extends to all members of our community. Do you dream of becoming the best educator you can be? Of coming to work each day with a sense of mastery, belonging, and purpose? Of working with fun, collegial, collaborative, growth-minded professionals? If so, you could thrive at St. John's.

Position Purpose

This position requires the teacher to teach single subject areas to approximately 16-18 students in Middle School in a self-contained classroom that values project-based learning, collaboration, and differentiated instruction. In a nurturing environment, the classroom teacher must integrate developmentally appropriate teaching of core curriculum skills in the subject area presented. Students have access to 1:1 iPads, and teachers are expected to leverage technology, when appropriate, as an integral part of the learning experience. This position supervises students within the classroom and other assigned areas.

Key Accountabilities

• Guide the development of age-appropriate skills across all curricular areas based on plans and instructions left by the lead teacher
• Foster a culturally competent classroom by establishing and maintaining a respectful and conscientious environment.
• Collaborate with the grade-level team on coordinating directing the grade-level curriculum. As part of that work, the grade-level team will ensure the curriculum aligns with the progression of Middle School skills in all subjects taught.
• Maintain curriculum documentation following Middle School division requirements.
• Understand and meet the developmental and academic needs of lower school students of varying academic, social, and emotional abilities. Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, such as lunch, recess, and carpool duty.
• Review instructions left by the lead teacher successfully implementing lesson plans as outlined
• Become knowledgeable about playground rules
• Know emergency procedures, exit plans, and use of the walkie-talkie for urgent situations

Opportunities and Challenges

The substitute teacher is a team member who helps students develop the habits, skills, and attitudes they will continue to hone throughout Lower School. The teacher must:

• Model the St. John's Code of respect, responsibility, honesty, and care.
• Demonstrate clarity in verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate strong listening skills.
• Embrace the School's Episcopal identity, ethos, and commitment to respecting the dignity of each individual.

Growth Mindset

• Ask questions of colleagues and understand daily responsibilities
• Be knowledgeable about the layout of the School

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• A genuine love for children
• Must meet minimum technology proficiency standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift approximately 30 lbs.
• Ability to work with children and adults in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in on-campus and field trip settings.

In our commitment to diversity and equity, St. John's Episcopal School does not discriminate regarding race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, marital status, religion, military status, and any protected category. This commitment extends to our employment, educational, admission, financial aid policies, and other school-administered programs.

This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the Substitute teacher role at St. John’s Episcopal School, but may be subject to change as the School’s needs evolve.