Substitute Teacher
Sonoma Country Day School is a transitional kindergarten through eighth grade independent, coed day school located in California's wine country. We draw students from Sonoma and Napa Counties and send graduates to top national and local public and private schools. SCDS is the only independent elementary school of its kind in Sonoma County. Visit our school’s website to learn more at www.scds.org.
Job description: We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual who loves children, values the unique contributions of each child in our school community and is able to form partnerships with colleagues, administrators, and parents to support an effective educational program for all our students. At Sonoma Country Day School, we create the environment to teach and model integrity in personal behavior, tolerance, and respect in interpersonal relations, engagement in learning, and the pursuit of each child’s capacity for excellence. We are committed to providing students with a challenging and exciting academic program, opportunities to develop their artistic and creative natures, ideals to open their potential for leadership, and self-confidence to express their uniqueness.
This individual will be responsible for following substitute lesson plans left by the teachers, as well as supervising recess and snack across a variety of ages. Applicants should hold a B.A./B.S. degree with a focus in education or child development. This individual needs the ability to work one-on-one with a small group or the whole class; be self-motivated and creative, but also able to take direction, follow lesson plans, and collaborate with others. Having a teaching credential or teaching experience is highly preferable. Strong interpersonal skills, pedagogical expertise, a growth mindset, the ability to integrate into our school culture, a good sense of humor, and flexibility are essential.
This individual will be committed to the education of all students; share our school vision of high standards of learning; cultivate and promote a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment; treat people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect; recognize and value cultural differences; set high professional standards for self; utilize ethical principles in decision-making; communicate well both orally and in writing; demonstrate leadership; demonstrate strong organizational skills; work well with others; accept constructive feedback; solve problems creatively; seek out and implement innovative learning opportunities; be able to handle stress; be open to new ideas and change; embrace learning as a lifelong process with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Hours will vary depending on the coverage that is needed. Full days are 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Salary & Benefits: Salary is competitive at $150 per day or prorated based on the number of periods covered. Sonoma Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and opportunities are open to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or handicap.
How to Apply:
Please do not call the school. If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Shaun McTigue, Lower School Division Head, at hr@scds.org. Please reference “Substitute Teacher” in the subject line of your email.
Sonoma Country Day School
We are…
The premier, fully accredited, independent TK-8 college preparatory school in Sonoma County. Located in northern Santa Rosa and proud home of The Jackson Theater, SCDS offers a challenging academic program rich in fine and performing arts, music, world languages, and social and emotional learning. For more than thirty years SCDS has been the school that brings learning to life.
