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Job Title: Substitute Teacher  

Program: Grades 1 through Grade 12

Reports to: Campus Operations Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date: October 2024

Position Summary

Shining Mountain Waldorf School, a PreK to High School, is seeking Substitute Teachers. In order to create an encouraging learning environment for students while their regular Teacher is absent, our Substitute Teachers will need to effectively manage and instruct the class. We are looking for individuals who have teaching experience, love the classroom environment, and are available (sometimes on very short notice) to work during the week.  Knowledge of Waldorf education is a plus. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Teaching and supervision of students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. 
• Manage classroom behavior and 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 class transitions, and on the playground

Work Setting

• Classroom and playground environment

Salary and hours:

• Pay is $25 per hour with a 2-hour daily minimum
• Timesheets are required to be completed
• Substitute Teaching hours vary and are contingent on SMWS Faculty absences from the classroom and class needs
• Calls to Substitute Teach may be made on very short notice – evening and morning hours
• Substitute hours are based on SMWS need for classroom coverage

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Teaching experience and classroom experience required
• Comfortable with students and academic focus

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform:

• Sitting and standing for class presentations
• Lift 25 pounds, bending, stretching

• Mobility to move about the classroom, walking around our 12 -acre campus, and playground 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.  We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.  

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hrmgr@smwaldorf.org.