Laboratory Schools: Substitute Teacher
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

Lab School Substitute Teachers

About the Department

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools seeks the finest employees who have a desire to inspire a love of learning in our students, and we employ people with a wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines. We have a long history of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work. We continue to build on this work and seek out employees who also share this commitment to one of our core values. We are committed to making sure that Lab is a great place to work, and our connection to the University of Chicago provides our faculty and staff with opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.
Job Information


Job Summary:

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools are accepting resumes for Substitute Teachers for Academic Year 2022/23. Substitute teachers are responsible for instructing students and facilitating their learning in the absence of the regular teacher. We have specific needs for substitutes in the following areas:
Library
Early Childhood (N-2)
Lower School (3-5)
World Languages
German, Spanish, Chinese/Mandarin, French, Latin
HS Science
Music
Physical Education
Clerical

Responsibilities:

• Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
  
• Demonstrates ability to learn and convey a variety of subject matters quickly, while adhering to school processes and protocols.
  
• Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which they are assigned.
  
• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
  
• Take attendance.
  
• Participates in new substitute teacher orientation.
  
• Completes other duties as assigned.
  

Competencies:

• Strong candidates will have teaching experience and excellent subject expertise in indicated interest areas.
  
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
  
• Maintain effective classroom management strategies.
  
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work; an understanding of the importance of teacher engagement in community life, and an interest in using a variety of pedagogical approaches in the classroom is essential.
  
• Use technology effectively in the teaching and learning process is also important.
  

Additional Requirements


Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• Some college.
  
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
  

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter, indicating areas of interest
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility

No

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

Yes
Pay Frequency

Hourly
Pay Range

Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours

19
Union

Non-Union
Job is Exempt

Yes
Drug Test Required

No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date

2022-07-28-07:00
Remove from Posting On or Before

2023-01-28-08:00
Posting Statement:


Employees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

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