Substitute Teacher GFR 103 (Part-Time, Non-Benefited) 1 Position

About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .


Job Description:

Title: Substitute Teacher
Department: Latino Education Institute
Supervisor: Kathleen Orengo

SSTA Approver: Kathleen Orengo

General Statement of Duties:

Under the leadership of the Program Manager, the Substitute Instructor supervises students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. Their duties include managing classroom behavior, quickly interpreting lesson plans and creating reports to inform the students' permanent teacher of their success. Candidate must be a supportive, willing, positive, and energetic participant in the implementation of the outcome measurement system.

Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher.
2. Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals.
3. Assign and explain homework.
4. Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria.
5. Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
6. Take attendance and document daily notes.
7. Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly.
8. Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
9. Compile a report for the teacher for when he/she returns.
10. Facilitate small groups and assist with group activities.
11. Serve as a positive role model by modeling desirable behaviors-e.g. patience, tolerance, and reflective listening.


Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

1. Experience with Microsoft Office applications and record keeping.
2. Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.
3. Strong work ethic and commitment to positive youth development.
4. Success in prioritizing and meeting multiple demands and deadlines.
5. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, manage own work and time, and be accountable for performance.
6. Alignment and agreement with the vision, mission, and values of the Latino Education Institute.
7. Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree and/or 5 year of experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
2. Valid driver's license/state ID and transportation necessary to conducted outreach activities.
3. Bilingual preferred


Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.


Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online at worcester.interviewexchange.com. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.