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Building Substitute

Foundation Academy Elementary, Foundation Academy Collegiatefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jan 2025

About the role

At Foundation Academies, we promise to equip our scholars to excel in learning and empower them to lead purpose-filled lives. Whether working in a classroom or support role, every member of our learning community is making a real difference in the lives of Black and Brown children. If you believe every child deserves a quality education regardless of zip code, we encourage you to read on.

We’re looking for a dedicated and talented Salaried Building Substitute Teacher to become part of our Foundation Academies Team!

At Foundation Academies we value consistency. We know that teachers sometimes need to be away from their classrooms for personal reasons, professional development or to follow up with our parents. Are you someone who loves working with a classroom full of students, any subject, and grade level? A Permanent Building Substitute is essential to assisting with instruction and promoting student pride. If a leader walked past your classroom, they would not be able to tell the difference between your classroom and a certified teacher’s classroom. You are upholding Foundation Academies’ Mission, Vision, and Core Beliefs.

Competencies and Responsibilities

You’ll be performing daily teaching tasks, along with extra duties including but not limited to: grade-level, department, and parent meetings planning educational trips, advisory, homeroom, lunch, recess, classroom coverage, and detention duties.
You’ll be participating in and supporting school events, activities, and programs, inside and outside of school hours, if possible.
You’ll be working closely with colleagues to build a cohesive school culture of success.
You’ll be preparing lesson plans for your academic curriculum according to Common Core State Standards alongside your supervisor and department to continue to drive excellence in instruction.
You’ll be regularly analyzing data, monitoring progress, updating student performance trackers, and using that data to help guide your lesson plans.
You’ll be regularly and proactively updating families about student progress.

Classroom Culture and Management

Collaborate with their Instructional Dean and lead teacher to ensure the needs of all learners are met
Meet with the Instructional Dean to plan lessons and discuss upcoming classroom events
Observe lead teachers and debrief on classroom management and instructional strategies

School Culture Alignment

Believe deeply in the mission of Foundation Academies, and that all children can learn
Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
Approach practice with a sense of urgency to maximize instructional time
Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior
Meet professional obligations such as meetings deadlines and honoring schedules

Constant Learning

Utilize resources to study and fine-tune educational craft in a specific content area
Pursue standard certification in a specific content area
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings

In exchange for your dedication, here are just some of the benefits and perks we offer:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
Independent, conflict-free, financial wellness advising through Spring Financial
Optional short- or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
Regular professional development and coaching
Career advancement opportunities
Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
Windows-based work laptop computer
Regular team-building activities and outings
Week-long seasonal breaks: Thanksgiving, winter, and spring break
A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students