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About the Role

The Fieldston Lower School is seeking experienced, on-call substitute teachers for grades PreK-5th and enrichment classes. The role requires strong classroom management, hands-on teaching experience, and the ability to teach multiple subjects. Substitutes are needed for various schedules throughout the school year.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on a specific lesson plan in an engaging manner.
• Leave notes for the returning teacher based on the day's instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues, sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students.
• Address student behavioral issues and challenges to maintain a safe and calm environment.
• Maintain accurate student record keeping, including grades and attendance.
• Provide encouragement to students to support their social and emotional growth.
• Ensure confidentiality of student information.
• Maintain compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards.
• Perform other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning.
• Strong classroom management experience.
• Familiarity with hands-on teaching practices.
• Ability to teach multiple academic subjects.
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community.
• Commitment to cultural competency and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback.
• Ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize tasks.
• Commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools).
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Ability to cultivate a welcoming culture where all community members feel valued and appreciated.

Skills

• Classroom management
• Hands-on teaching practices
• Teaching multiple subjects
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Time management
• Organization
• Technology proficiency (Google Workspace tools)

Location

• Riverdale, Bronx

Work Type

• On-call
• Onsite
• Half day
• Full day
• Extended subbing schedules

Experience Level

• Experienced classroom teachers

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $25.00 per hour

About the Company

• Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school founded in 1878.
• ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
• It is a co-ed, nonsectarian school serving an inclusive community of about 1,700 students on two campuses.
• Fieldston Lower is located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, serving approximately 270 students Pre-K through 5th Grade with 60 faculty members.
• The school has a long history of inclusion and belonging rooted in its mission and the educational philosophy of founder Felix Adler.
• ECFS embraces all aspects of an individual, including their ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs.
• The school affirms differences and commonalities, striving to balance individuality and community.
• ECFS is dedicated to increasing students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.
• Community members are expected to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in an inclusive environment.
• The school views this work as a catalyst for individual and collective growth.
• ECFS is committed to making its vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Equal Opportunity

• ECFS is an equal opportunity employer.
• We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.
• We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.