Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

American Heritage Schools of Broward County is currently accepting applications for Part Time Substitutes of all levels.

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.

AMERICAN LEARNING SYSTEMS

JOB TITLE

Substitute Teacher

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT

Upper and / or Lower School

LOCATION

Broward Campus

REPORTS TO

Principal and Substitute Coordinator

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