Substitute Teacher at Wellesley

Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Communication Skills, Team Participation, Attention to Detail, Physical Capacity, Professional Responsibility

Industry

Research Services

Description

At Wellesley, our mission is to deliver an outstanding liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. Our collaborative community, comprising of faculty, students, staff, and alumnae, is guided by our shared commitment to educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey! Application Instructions: When submitting your application, please adhere to the following requirements: Carefully review all job details prior to applying. Enter your legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued identification. Upload a comprehensive résumé/CV and cover letter in either PDF (.pdf) or Word (.doc) format. Current Wellesley College employees must submit applications through the internal Workday portal by searching “browse jobs.” Job Posting Title Substitute Teacher Job Description Summary Admin Casual Job Description Job Description: Support Lead Teacher and other Teachers in classroom management to maintain a developmentally appropriate indoor/outdoor preschool classroom. Develop relationships with up to 16 children in the classroom. Demonstrate a beginning knowledge of child development and early childhood education. Assist in classroom and playground set-up and clean-up. Model appropriate teacher language and behavior to Student Teachers, Student Interns, and classroom volunteers. Be an active participant in daily team meetings. Accept professional responsibility and supervision. Basic Qualifications: MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Preschool Assistant Teacher Certification OR coursework/experience that meets minimum requirements for EEC Assistant Teacher qualification. Bachelor’s Degree in related field OR working towards Bachelor’s Degree Some experience with young children in a professional setting. Beginning knowledge of child development and early childhood education. Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail. Able to effectively communicate with children, families and co-workers. Physical capacity to care for young children, including lifting children, sitting on the floor with children, climbing stepstools, lifting and re-shelving curriculum materials, storing and organizing classroom equipment, setting up tables and chairs for research and visiting classes. Recent physical exam determining good health, stating no physical restrictions, and meeting all State of MA Department of Early Education and Care requirements. This is a part time, 10 - 15 hours a week, non-benefitted position. Salary: The pay for this role is $23.00 an hour. Worker Sub-Type Intermittent Fixed (Fixed Term) Time Type Part time EEO Statement At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members of the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals in hiring and advancement based on any legally protected status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the College community are encouraged to apply. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae—guided by deeply held shared values: Intellectual Discovery and Excellence: We believe in the transformative power of curiosity, learning, and teaching. Gender Equality: As a women’s college, we have always been committed to gender equality as foundational to societal progress. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We affirm that diversity is essential to educational excellence, and we are committed to being a community in which each member thrives. Connection and Community: We value the equal dignity of every member of the community and our sustained connection to one another, to our campus, and to our mission. Empowerment and Social Change: We believe in the power and potential of our students and all members of our community to envision the world in which they want to live and to take action to make it real. Integrity and Academic Freedom: We commit ourselves to high standards of personal and intellectual integrity, we embrace the principles of freedom and rigor in scholarly inquiry, and we assert the importance of holding to the truths such inquiry reveals.

Responsibilities

Support the Lead Teacher and other Teachers in managing a preschool classroom. Develop relationships with children and assist in classroom and playground activities.