Job Description
The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy seeks a long-term substitute teacher with at least 3 years of experience in teaching in elementary school. In the Fall, this position would be in the library full-time through November serving students in grades Kindergarten-5th. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or certification in Education, graduate degree preferred. This is a temporary position beginning immediately.
This teaching position entails:
- Plans daily instructional activities for all students
- Collaborates with team to plan instruction and assessments
- Uses multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs
- Maintains order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment
- Maintains records of student performance and attendance, and communicates this effectively with students and their parents
- Selects and uses a variety of instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of all students
- Stays abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools
- Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, parents, patrons, community agencies and colleagues
- Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualified individuals must demonstrate:
- Thorough knowledge of subject matter and teaching skills
- Organizing and managing a classroom
- Motivating and engaging students
- Communicate effectively with parents, other teachers and administrators, both in person and in writing
The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy is Atlanta’s Reform Jewish Day School, located in Sandy Springs serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten Prep – Eighth. We offer an outstanding teaching and professional environment and excellent school community.
