Substitute Teacher

American Heritage School is a nationally recognized college preparatory school for students in PK3-12th grades with two campuses in South Florida. The rigorous and well-rounded curriculum includes over 300-course offerings with 133 honors classes, 29 Advanced Placement (AP) classes, a Pre-Professional Program with Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Pre-Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business, and Computer Science, a Science Research Institute, and 75 fine arts courses. American Heritage is ranked #1 private school in the nation and #1 high school in Florida for the highest number of nationally recognized scholars, #1 private school in the U.S. in math, #1 in Florida in science fair, and #1 mock trial and moot court teams in Florida.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Substitute teachers will need to effectively manage and instruct the class.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Execute lesson plans consistent with the teacher’s guidelines, and school curriculum

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students

• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment

• Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student

• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground, and in the cafeteria

• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan

• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans

• Maintain schedule availability to accept opportunities that arise

• Uphold an orderly classroom environment and provide a positive learning experience

• Familiarize yourself with emergency protocols, such as fire drills and lockdowns

• Adhere to all school policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree is required