Elementary Building Substitute

Building Substitute Teacher - French Speaking Substitute

Current School Year

Full Time

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A WORK VISA FOR THIS POSITION

NOUS NE POUVONS PAS OFFRIR DE VISA DE TRAVAIL POUR UN POSTE DE REMPLACANT. 

Overview

The building substitute works on a full-time basis.  Substitute Teachers provide short-term supervision and instruction for classrooms, fill long-term absences, and/or help cover a class during a transition period;  French speaking substitutes help to maintain the French immersion environment by delivering instruction and interacting with students in the French language.  

The building substitute is expected to track attendance, implement lesson plans prepared by the regular teacher, administer quizzes and tests, and provide general supervision during class periods. They may work with students individually or as a group to in order to maintain progress with the curriculum.

Status of Position

This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette.  This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting

The building substitute reports to the principals.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students, while maintaining the French language


• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
  


• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria


• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan


• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the curriculum and the regular teacher’s lesson plans
  

Qualifications

• Hold a Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate*


• Native or near-native fluency in French
  


• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment


• Ability to adapt plans as needed to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for students


• Ability to integrate technology into the classroom


• Education or related degree preferred

Other Requirements

• Be willing to provide information for background check clearance.

*Substitute Certification

In order to substitute at Académie Lafayette, you must have a current Missouri substitute teaching certificate through Missouri DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education).  If you do not already have  substitute certification, please take a moment to review the requirements and steps for certification: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/substitute-teachers

- All substitutes are required to be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry in addition to a MACHS federal and state background check.  Académie Lafayette will require access to the MACHS background check.