Guest Teacher

Position TitleGuest Teacher Reports to: Talent and Engagement Office Employment Status: Part-time Seasonal POSITION DESCRIPTIONWalker is now accepting applications for guest teachers, formerly know as substitute teachers, who will commit for the full school year in our Primary, Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions as well as our Extended Day Program (EDP). QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICSCandidates must be able to instruct students and facilitate their learning in the absence of the regular teacher. Guest teachers must authorize a background screening. Applicants for the Primary School and Primary School EDP will complete a state background screening that includes fingerprinting. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESProvides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans. Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Maintains appropriate student-teacher boundaries. Maintains a safe and orderly environment. Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned. Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students. Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by the Division Head. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated. Completes other duties as assigned. CORE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree, although a Master's Degree is preferred. SCHOOL DESCRIPTIONThe Walker School is metro Atlanta's top Pre-K (3)-12th grade school open to all faiths, and our commitment to diversity provides a safe atmosphere for students to discover who they are and how to navigate successfully an ever-changing world. At the Walker School, the infinite worth and dignity of each student defines our approach to learning. With an average class size of 15 students, each child is known, challenged, supported and encouraged to explore. The Walker School is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Cultural competence is an expectation of employment for all professional staff at Walker. Our core value of the infinite worth and dignity of the individual, undergirds our mission as faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven commitment to teaching and working in a diverse, multicultural setting.