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  • Facilities Coordinator

    Learn more about this employment opportunity here
  • High School Physics Teacher

  • Middle School Humanities Teacher

  • High School English Teacher

  • Upper School Spanish Teacher

  • Substitute Teacher

    Island School, a private, college preparatory school for students in grade PK - 12 is currently looking for  inspired and well-qualified Substitute Teachers (on-call employment)  for all grades from PreK-12. The ideal candidates shall be energetic and experienced in working with a range of students in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Since students' needs are constantly changing, the Substitute Teacher  must also be highly organized, flexible, and able to demonstrate compassion and patience.  Pay range $25-$27 per hour. 
     
    It is expected the successful candidates would:
    • Teach classes following overall plans of the current teacher; as well as plan without support
    • Communicate with students and parents as necessary; Make classes meaningful and relevant by inspiring students
    • Monitor, assess, and give feedback on student learning on a regular basis both formally and informally
    • Incorporate educational technology throughout instruction and course work
    • Perform additional duties, including but not limited to supervision of lunch/recess, attend faculty meetings, etc.
    • A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
    • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
    • Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the Division Director and/or Head of School.
    • Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
    • Prepares for the class(es)as assigned and follows the lesson prepared by the absent teacher.
    • Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    1. Bachelor's Degree, preferred
    2. Experience working with teenagers in an educational environment is preferred.
    3. Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
    4. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
    5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents, as needed.
    6. Ability to use computers for classroom instruction and record keeping.
    7. TB Clearance, required for employment. 

     No phone calls, please. Please send resumes to hr@ischool.org.

    Island School is an equal opportunity employer.  The school strives to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws.  Our policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression), age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest and court record, reproductive health decision, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, credit history, citizenship status, military/veterans status, or other characteristics protected under applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and/or executive orders.  This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, discipline, compensation, working conditions, and benefits.

Employee Benefits

Island School’s benefits package is another reason that makes our school a great place to work. Our robust benefits package based on eligibility* includes 100% of the cost of single coverage for eligible employees with medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage starting the first month of employment. Vision benefits are also included with our medical plan enrollment via the Island School self-insured program, administered by PIOPAC. Other benefits include 50% tuition remission for those employees who have children enrolled in PreK-12 at Island School, the option to participate in a Health Reimbursement Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (which includes free personal counseling resources), the choice to contribute at your desired level to your own 403(b) Retirement Plan (up to legal limits), and much more! After 1-year of employment, Island School currently provides 3% of an employee’s annual salary to their individual 403(b) Retirement Plan regardless of whether the employee contributes to the 403(b) Retirement Plan or not.

Island School faculty, staff, and administrators are offered professional development opportunities, including on-site training as well as conference attendance, for personal and professional growth to benefit our school community. 

*Eligibility for various benefit programs depend on your status (full-time/part-time, regular/temporary, exempt/non-exempt) and length of employment with the school. 

Non-discriminatory statement

Island School is an equal opportunity employer.  The School strives to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws.  Our policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression), age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest and court record, reproductive health decision, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, credit history, citizenship status, military/veterans status, or other characteristics protected under applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and/or executive orders.  This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, discipline, compensation, working conditions, and benefits.