The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle in Lanham Maryland is hiring a Substitute Teacher; this role is available immediately and will report to the Principal.
This role will support grades K-8 on an as-needed basis and the hourly pay rate is $20.00.
The Academy of Saint Matthias the Apostle is a learning community of faith and service rooted in the values and
beliefs of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to promoting educational excellence to all students.
Please forward your resume to: principal@stmatthias.org
Substitute Job Responsibilities include:
- Contributes to the acquisition of knowledge, development, and progress of students.
- Displays knowledge in multiple subject areas and shows a desire to become proficient in all areas of the curriculum.
- Maintains a positive attitude towards student learning, teaching methods, and personal/professional growth as a group.
- Shows a strong belief in their own abilities and takes responsibility for their students' outcomes while advocating for them.
- Efficiently operates within existing educational systems and has faith in their students' potential to succeed.
- Facilitates problem-solving activities.
- Serves as a role model for students.
- Invests in the well-being, health, and safety of learners.
- Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and communicate various subjects, while following school procedures and protocols.
Additional Requirements:
- Understanding of appropriate teaching methods for students in the corresponding grade level
- Willingness and ability to work with students of the specified age group who come from diverse backgrounds and have varying abilities, in order to help them achieve their educational objectives
- Capability to organize tasks and manage time effectively in order to meet numerous and diverse deadlines; ability to handle both small and large groups of students in a classroom setting; and skill in effectively communicating with students, even on sensitive topics
- Familiarity with assistive technologies, internet and email systems, as well as word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
- Knowledge of technology and their use in instruction to enhance student learning
- Proficiency in using various office and video equipment
