Permanent Substitute Teacher

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Elementary students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is looking for a permanent substitute to work with Pre-k through 8th grade as assigned. 

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice  
• Ability to teach day to day assignments or longer term positions such as maternity leave or long term illness  
• Uses initiative to solve problems when they arise and is willing to make decisions based on the best interest of students   
• Ability to communicate well with elementary and middle school students and to collaborate with their teachers
• A positive attitude and enjoy working with children
• Looking to be part of a close community and able to contribute in positive ways to the culture of the school.  
• Ability to quickly adjust to different grade levels and subjects (Language Arts, Math ,Art, PE, Music, Spanish) and grade levels.
• Broad knowledge base to pull from while teaching
• Experience teaching, coaching, or camp counseling preferred

A Permanent Substitute’s schedule will change daily and may consist of various grade levels and subjects throughout the day. If no coverage is needed for the day, the Permanent Substitute will assist other classroom teachers to help students with their class assignments. 

General Teaching Responsibilities 

• The Permanent Substitute is an integral part of the instructional staff and is expected to assume the same responsibilities as the regular classroom teachers. These responsibilities include:  
• Communicating and liaising on a regular basis with other teachers with regard to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, grade level planning meetings  
• Following through with classroom issues such as discipline, expectations and routines.. Communicates with administrators or Team Coordinators when issues arise. 
• Attending and constructively contributing in staff meetings and professional development activities  
• Participating in and assisting with school events as required  
• Teach in a manner that supports the mission and vision statement of the school