Substitute Teacher - Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle - Lanham Maryland

The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle in Lanham Maryland is hiring a Substitute Teacher; this role is available immediately and will report to the Principal.
This role will support grades K-8 on an as-needed basis and the hourly pay rate is $20.00.
The Academy of Saint Matthias the Apostle is a learning community of faith and service rooted in the values and
beliefs of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to promoting educational excellence to all students.

Substitute Job Responsibilities include:

• Contributes to the acquisition of knowledge, development, and progress of students.
• Displays knowledge in multiple subject areas and shows a desire to become proficient in all areas of the curriculum.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards student learning, teaching methods, and personal/professional growth as a group.
• Shows a strong belief in their own abilities and takes responsibility for their students' outcomes while advocating for them.
• Efficiently operates within existing educational systems and has faith in their students' potential to succeed.
• Facilitates problem-solving activities.
• Serves as a role model for students.
• Invests in the well-being, health, and safety of learners.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and communicate various subjects, while following school procedures and protocols.

Additional Requirements:

• Understanding of appropriate teaching methods for students in the corresponding grade level
• Willingness and ability to work with students of the specified age group who come from diverse backgrounds and have varying abilities, in order to help them achieve their educational objectives
• Capability to organize tasks and manage time effectively in order to meet numerous and diverse deadlines; ability to handle both small and large groups of students in a classroom setting; and skill in effectively communicating with students, even on sensitive topics
• Familiarity with assistive technologies, internet and email systems, as well as word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of technology and their use in instruction to enhance student learning
• Proficiency in using various office and video equipment