About the Role
The Supply Teacher provides short, medium, or long-term coverage in the absence of the regular classroom teacher, ensuring meaningful instruction and a conducive learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Report to the school office at the beginning of the school day to collect necessary materials and class schedules, and return materials at the end of the day, following sign-out procedures.
- Implement the prescribed program of study based on lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate for the maturity and interests of the students.
- Guide the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals as outlined in lesson plans.
- Employ instructional methods and materials suitable for achieving lesson objectives.
- Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, ensuring furniture is straightened and the chalkboard is cleared.
- Take attendance in accordance with school procedures.
- Set expectations for behavior at the beginning of each class, following school and MAC policies.
- Ensure students are never left unattended in the classroom.
- Perform any additional duties usually required of the absent teacher, such as lunchroom duty and hall monitoring.
- Familiarize with emergency evacuation routes and follow procedures for referring students with disciplinary issues.
- Follow all school procedures and regulations and perform other duties as directed by the principal.
- Utilize monitoring and assessment data to inform future lesson planning and teaching.
- Maintain an attractive, stimulating, and well-organized learning environment.
- Provide informal and formal assessments, including oral feedback, written reports, and participation in parents’ evenings as required.
- Participate in performance management processes.
- Communicate any incidents involving personal injury, serious illness, or damage to school property to the principal or department head.
- Do not grant permission for students to leave school early, detain students after dismissal, or communicate student information except with the principal or department head.
- At the close of the school day, ensure the classroom is left neat and secure, with all windows and doors locked, and submit a report on the day’s activities.
- Ensure no student is left unsupervised during the day, and avoid using corporal punishment or touching students unnecessarily.
- Respect confidentiality regarding students, teachers, administrators, and parents, and do not make negative comments about colleagues or students.
- Uphold and adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those relating to child protection and safeguarding.
- Set a good example for students in terms of personal and professional conduct.
- Take responsibility for personal professional development.
- Participate in school meetings, briefings, and activities as required.
Requirements
- Teachers’ College Certification
- QECO Rating
- Teacher Performance Appraisal
- Employment References
- Teaching experience relevant to the appropriate placement, as specified in the completed Phase and Subject form.
- Credentials and Employment References
- Up-to-date knowledge of Ontario Curriculum requirements.
- Understanding of various teaching and learning styles.
- Ability to establish appropriate relationships and boundaries with students.
- Strong behavior management skills.
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to create a positive, challenging, and effective learning environment.
- Resilience and adaptability to work in various settings.
- Willingness to work across different schools with varying procedures.
- Commitment to high standards of teaching and quality supply teaching.
- Commitment to safeguarding the well-being of children.
- Ability to establish productive partnerships with students, parents, and the school community.
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and commitment to upholding the public trust in the teaching profession.
Skills
- Behavior management
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Creating a positive, challenging, and effective learning environment
- Establishing appropriate relationships and boundaries with students
- Resilience
- Adaptability
- Willingness to work across different schools
- Commitment to high standards
- Commitment to safeguarding children
- Establishing productive partnerships
- Honesty
- Integrity
Location
- Various schools
Work Type
- Freelance basis
- Weekly schedules can vary
- School's timetable
Experience Level
- Teaching experience relevant to the appropriate placement
Education Level
- Teachers’ College Certification
About the Company
- MAC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity
- We provide equal employment opportunities to all, without discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or any other protected status.
- Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.
