ON-CALL SUBSTITUTE at Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma, WA

Bellarmine is a Catholic Jesuit college preparatory secondary school with an enrollment of approximately 890 students in grades 9-12. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a commitment to working with talented and motivated students and employees. Bellarmine fosters amongst its governing board members, administrators, faculty members, staff persons, and students a commitment to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the school’s family and the broader community. Our school has made a strong commitment to promoting diversity of our employees. We encourage persons of all backgrounds to apply.

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Position: On-Call Substitute

Department: Academics

Supervisor: VP of Curriculum and Instruction

Job Overview:

On-call Substitutes for Bellarmine Preparatory School: Friendly and competent professionals who are passionate about working with adolescents in various classroom settings and disciplines. The on-call substitute will play a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of instructional and classroom management processes when teachers are absent for a day or longer periods of time.

Responsibilities:

• Instructional Support:
  • Deliver lesson plans provided by absent teachers, ensuring a smooth continuation of the curriculum.
  • Provide clear explanations and instructions to students, addressing any questions or concerns that may arise.
  • Follow classroom procedures and achieve lesson goals.
• Classroom Management:
  • Maintain a positive and conducive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher.
  • Enforce classroom rules and policies to ensure a productive and respectful atmosphere.
• Adaptability:
  • Be adaptable and comfortable working across various subjects and grade levels.
  • Quickly familiarize oneself with the curriculum and materials for each assignment.
• Communication:
  • Collaborate with school staff to address any specific needs or challenges within the classroom.
  • Provide feedback to regular teachers regarding the day's activities and any noteworthy incidents.
• Professionalism:
  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
  • Uphold the values and mission of Jesuit High School, Bellarmine.
  • Always comply with all school regulations and policies
  • Be familiar with our safety plan and associated protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Teacher or substitute certification preferred (Washington State)

• Detailed-oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Pass a background check

• Complete Safe Environment training

• Familiarity with Jesuit education preferred