Yew Chung International School Hiring for Substitute Teacher: Transitional Kindergarten – 8th Grade Job at Mountain View, CA Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Transitional Kindergarten – Grade 8 Substitute Teacher

FLSA Status: Non Exempt Hourly

Reports to: Head of School

Salary: $30-$35 per hour

Position Summary

The TK-8 Substitute Teacher works in both an independent and co-teaching environment

to provide an education for the whole child based on the Yew Chung Education Philosophy and

Objectives. Through developmentally appropriate practices and an emphasis on the development of the

whole child within a bilingual and multicultural learning environment, teachers deliver a standards-based

curriculum

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional:

• Implement a pre-set curriculum to ensure the needs of the students are met.

• Use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through observation and notation.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the school and department improvement plans.

Student Engagement:

• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Be available to call or meet parents as needed when a student incident occurs.

• Be a positive role model for students.

• Manage student behavior in accordance with YCIS guidelines.

Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:

• Develop and submit lesson plans, as required.

• Work collaboratively with school and administrative staff to serve the needs of all student groups according to the guidelines established in policy.

• Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus

• Provide first aid and complete all required reporting and documentation on accidents and injuries.

• Maintain regular, on-going, open communication with parents.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Requirements

• Fluent (reading, writing, and speaking) in English and/or Mandarin with a strong set of communication and interpersonal skills.

• A strong commitment to teamwork and to developing and maintaining a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a co-teacher.

• Strong computer and technology skills. Comfortable with using a range of computer and tablet programs and applications such as: word processing, databases, presentations, videos, interactive whiteboards, productivity applications, web-based solutions, etc.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Spend the majority of the day standing/walking in the classroom also able to kneel, squat, stoop, and bend at the waist on an occasional to frequent basis daily

• Supervise playground duty, involving walking on even and uneven surfaces and assisting elementary-aged students on play structures.

• Move classroom furniture to change the layout of the classroom to positively

influence the learning environment.

• Occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds

• Maintain high emotional energy and display enthusiasm for the subject matter and individual student effort.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

Yew Chung International School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender or disability or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location