Lower School Substitute Teacher
blake schoolHopkins, MN
Lower School Substitute Teacher
blake schoolHopkins, MN
13 days ago
Occupations
Substitute Teachers, Short-TermElementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationIndustries
Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and InstructionAbout the role
Lower School Substitute Teacher The Blake School is currently seeking Lower School Substitute Teachers. Educators in this position will join a supportive and collaborative teaching community in a support role, substituting in pre-kindergarten through fifth grades on the Blake campus located in Hopkins, MN. This is an ideal position for an emerging or veteran teacher looking to develop a wide range of experience, leverage a flexible schedule or establish community connection.
Responsibilities:
Substitute for absent staff members.
Assist and support the implementation of progressive, often emergent, curriculum.
Emphasize the collaborative, creative process of a group experience while also monitoring each individual's growth and performance within a classroom environment.
Provide differentiated attention to match student needs.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and lead teachers.
Requirements:
- Strong oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Google Docs, Classroom, and Zoom
- Respect for children and their potential with a creative, joyful approach to learning and teaching
- Ability to work well with children, families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Approach to education that is thoughtful and balanced
Associate degree with significant experience; bachelor degree preferred; certification preferred but not required.
Previous experience working with elementary age children.
Physical Requirement:
Mobility
Occasional lifting, pushing and pulling
Hearing, listening and understanding sounds, Talking
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,277 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
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Experience level
Junior
Location
Hopkins, MN
Occupation
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Industry
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Posted
13 days ago
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