Substitute Teachers
FCS is seeking Lower School (K-4th grade) and Middle School (5th-8th grade) substitute teachers for partial- and full-day assignments. The Substitute Teacher plays a vital role in maintaining classroom continuity in the absence of the regular teacher. They ensure that students remain engaged in their learning by delivering lesson plans, facilitating classroom activities, and managing student behavior. The Substitute Teacher needs to adapt quickly to different classroom environments and grade levels, often with little advance notice. Their ability to create a positive and productive learning atmosphere, while fostering respect and maintaining classroom norms, is crucial. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to connect with students are key attributes of a successful substitute teacher at FCS.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow lesson plans left by the teacher.
- Manage classroom behavior,
- Facilitate instruction.
- Maintain a safe, productive learning environment.
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, and, in some cases, parents.
- Provide feedback to the returning teacher.
- Flexible
- Good classroom management skills
- Positive attitude
Schedule:
- On call
Qualifications Desired and/or Required
- A minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university
- 6-12 months of experience working with (required)
- Must pass state/FBI criminal background investigation
- Degree in education or experience working with youth is preferred
Work Location: In person
Commitment to Diversity
FCS is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, we actively seek faculty and staff of varied backgrounds and encourage them to share their unique gifts to cultivate a rich educational experience. We strive to create a learning environment that exposes students to the value and breadth of differences, informs their perspective, and prepares them to shape the world.
FCS is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, we actively seek faculty and staff of varied backgrounds and encourage them to share their unique gifts to cultivate a rich educational experience. We strive to create a learning environment that exposes students to the value and breadth of differences, informs their perspective, and prepares them to shape the world.
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and the names and contact information of three professional references to jobs@friendscommunityschool.org.
Located in College Park, MD, Friends Community School is a progressive Quaker K-8 day school, founded on the belief that every child is a valued member of our community. We offer a challenging curriculum imbued with strong values of equality, integrity, community, environmental stewardship, simplicity and peaceful conflict resolution, rooted in our Quaker heritage.
Friends Community School
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park, Maryland 20740
301-441-2100
5901 Westchester Park Drive
College Park, Maryland 20740
301-441-2100
