Substitute Teacher

Institute for Applied Tinkering Substitute Teacher San Francisco, CA·Part time Apply for Substitute Teacher Brightworks is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Substitute Collaborator for the current school year. The substitute will be responsible for implementing the primary collaborator's lesson plan, mentoring and supporting interdisciplinary projects for a group of 10-12 students. Candidate Requirements - General (FYI) You have mastered the balancing act of showing up as a professional and thoughtful person while maintaining your identity and spark that makes you, you. You have experience working with elementary‑age students. You have a deep understanding of progressive, inquiry‑based education. You have the experience of or a desire to teach in a setting that honors the competence and independence of children. You are an excellent communicator. You communicate effectively with students, parents, and coworkers. You actively listen and ask probing questions. You can communicate clearly, with intention, and with an open ear for listening. You know how to be candid and kind at the same time. You can hold accountable and be supportive at the same time. You have a strong sense of empathy. You put yourself in the shoes of students, parents, and your peers, and communicate in a way that values the lived experience of others. You are a project manager. You have a strong work ethic and are able to support students pace out projects to reach their goals. You are comfortable with ambiguity. You are intellectually curious and have a strong sense of agency. You are comfortable not always having or knowing the answers. You are a great collaborator with both students and adults. You enlist your problem‑solving and communication skills, sprinkling in your high EQ and fun personality, to build strong relationships. You know the importance of leveraging divergent viewpoints for the improvement of our collective work. You hold your colleagues and students accountable, and you are receptive and humble when they hold you accountable. You are a lifelong learner. You have a growth mindset, and you pick up new ideas quickly and think critically. You are intellectually curious and deeply committed to learning and growing. Brightworks is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, military and veteran status, and physical or mental disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Institute for Applied Tinkering