Elementary School Permanent Substitute

Description

Summary: The Elementary School Permanent Substitute Teacher provides consistent instructional and operational support, ensuring continuity of learning across the Elementary School. Highlights: 1. Ensure continuity of learning for elementary students during teacher absences. 2. Provide instructional and operational support across the Elementary School. 3. Opportunity to participate in professional learning and divisional initiatives. We are looking to hire for the position of **Elementary School Permanent Substitute** for the 2026–2027 school year, according to the following skills and qualifications. Interested candidates please send your application by Jul 6; position may close before that date if a suitable candidate is found. **Position Details** -------------------- * **Position Name**: **Elementary School Permanent Substitute** * **Reports to**: Elementary School Principal * **Time commitment**: Full\-time **The position** ---------------- The Elementary School Permanent Substitute Teacher provides consistent instructional and operational support across the Elementary School by ensuring continuity of learning whenever teachers or learning facilitators are absent. **School Mission** ------------------ **International School Nido de Aguilas** empowers learners to **CONNECT** authentically, **EXPLORE** with curiosity, and **ACT** with purpose. **School Core Values** ---------------------- Suitable candidates will demonstrate our core values of Kindness • Respect • Responsibility • Integrity• Belonging • Positivity **Portrait of a Nido Learner** ------------------------------ Nido Learners are * Connectors * Thinkers * Inquirers * Designers * Changemakers **Qualifications and Experience** --------------------------------- * Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field. * Valid teaching credential or equivalent qualification. * Experience working with elementary\-aged students (grades 1 \- 5\). * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. * Strong classroom management skills. **Skills, Attitudes, and Dispositions** --------------------------------------- * Demonstrated ability to quickly build positive relationships with students. * Ability to independently facilitate instruction using teacher\-provided lesson plans. * Professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational skills. * Ability to adapt confidently and remain calm and flexible to changing schedules and unexpected situations. * Familiarity with inquiry\-based, concept\-based, and student\-centered instructional approaches is preferred. **Main Duties and Responsibilities** ------------------------------------ * Assume responsibility for classrooms when teachers are absent across Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and specialist programs. * Provide substitute coverage across the Elementary School by assuming either lead teacher or assistant teacher responsibilities, depending on the assignment. This may include teaching independently, co\-teaching alongside another educator, or supporting specialist and student support programs. * Deliver instruction independently using lesson plans prepared by the classroom teacher. * Establish a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment that maintains continuity for students. * Implement established classroom routines, expectations, and behavior management systems. * Adapt instruction as needed while maintaining the teacher's intended learning outcomes. * Communicate relevant information about student learning, behavior, and classroom events to the returning teacher. * Support classroom preparation, organization of instructional materials, and learning environments when not assigned to substitute. * Maintain continuity of learning during extended substitute assignments, including participation in planning, assessment, and documentation responsibilities appropriate to the duration of the assignment. * Participate in professional learning, faculty meetings, and divisional initiatives. * Develop familiarity with the Elementary School curriculum, instructional frameworks, learning philosophy, and shared understanding of high\-quality learning. * Supervise students during transitions, arrival, dismissal, recesses, lunch, and other assigned supervision responsibilities when substitute coverage allows. * When not assigned to substitute duties, the Permanent Substitute will, such as Partner with the Elementary School Administrative Secretary to support daily school operations, Assist with reception duties, including greeting families and responding to parent phone calls, Support teachers, students, and administrators with day\-to\-day operational needs. *International School Nido de Aguilas is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on being a diverse environment and seek the best talents who will contribute to generating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, marital status, cultural background, sexual orientation, languages, abilities, or any other personal characteristic.* *International School Nido de Aguilas is committed to promoting a safe and secure environment by following, enforcing and constantly improving our child safeguarding policy.*