Elementary Classroom Long Term Substitute Teacher - 2 positions open 1st and 2nd grade

Elementary Classroom Long Term Substitute Teacher (TK-5)

Supervisor: School Principal

DOL Status: Temporary Full-time

Exemption Status: Exempt

Number of vacancies: 2

The Position:

The Academy is seeking an elementary school (1st and 2nd grade) long-term substitute teacher committed to delivering high-quality instruction in all subjects starting ASAP until the end of the school year.  This person will resume all teaching duties to cover for the classroom teacher’s extended medical leave. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to equity and social justice.

About The Academy of Alameda Elementary School:

The Academy is a rigorous learning community where learning is embedded in meaningful real-world contexts and where children are deliberately taught to see the connections between home, school, and the world through the lenses of identity, diversity, justice, and action.

Our Mission:

The Academy of Alameda equitably develops students into critical thinkers and life-long learners who navigate the world with integrity, and who apply their learning to empower themselves and their communities.

The Academy of Alameda seeks individuals who:

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  Are passionate about promoting equity and social justice in their practice, and incorporate themes of social justice into the curriculum, including narratives that have been silenced throughout history.


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  Believe in and are capable of high levels of collaboration and communication


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  Believe that communicating and building relationships with children's families is essential


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  Are reflective educators committed to understanding how their own identities interact with and influence the identities of their students


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  Are lifelong learners who believe in


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  Believe that working and educating children in a diverse environment is essential


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  See themselves as active learners committed to ongoing professional development


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  Understand that children learn in different ways


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  Are committed to ensuring that every child will succeed


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  Are capable of building a safe, nurturing, supportive, and high achieving school culture


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  Enjoy their work

Job Qualifications :

● Appropriately Credentialed

● Bachelor's Degree

● TB Test

● Completed Live Scan 

Job Requirements:

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  Demonstrated success in teaching


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  Belief in AoA mission and philosophy


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  Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and families


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  Demonstrated ability to be flexible and take initiative


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  Demonstrated ability to prioritize student achievement while creating a nurturing and encouraging school environment


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  Experience with and interest in working with high needs students


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  Hold or are working towards California Multiple Subject teaching credential


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  Applicants of color strongly encouraged to apply

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is competitive and based on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and participate in the California State Teachers Retirement System.