Professional working experience in relevant fields is required.
Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year is required.
Candidates must be passionate about serving families and connecting them to the school community as they consider application and enrollment.
Candidates must align with the school's stated Christian mission and vision.
Candidates must be devoted to the truth of the Gospel and to Jesus as Lord, serve as a minister of the Gospel, and be in good standing with a Christian church, including weekly attendance and participation as an active worshipper.
Responsibilities
Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to ensure continuity of instruction.
Deliver classroom instruction aligned with the school's classical education model.
Use varied teaching methods and instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
Adapt lessons to meet individual students' needs.
Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
Enforce school policies and procedures and manage student behavior through positive reinforcement and appropriate disciplinary measures.
Monitor student activity to prevent disruptions and support on-task behavior.
Encourage students to participate actively in learning, foster intellectual curiosity, and build supportive classroom relationships.
Provide feedback and assistance to students to help them understand concepts and improve their skills.
Administer quizzes, tests, and other assessments as outlined in lesson plans.
Collect and review student work to evaluate progress and understanding.
Provide timely feedback to students and report performance concerns to the regular teacher.
Communicate with students, staff, and parents as needed.
Leave detailed notes and reports for the regular teacher about student performance, behavior, and issues during the day.
Attend meetings or briefings as required to stay informed about school policies and procedures.
Adhere to the school's code of conduct and professional standards.
Report reliably and punctually to assigned duties.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.
Participate in professional development opportunities as required by the academy.
Supervise students during lunch, recess, and transitions between classes.
Assist with taking attendance and maintaining accurate records.
Support the school's mission and values by participating in school events and activities as needed.
Take on additional duties or cover other classes as required.
About Donum Dei Classical Academy
Donum Dei Classical Academy founded in 2019 in San Francisco, equips students to become virtuous scholars and servant-leaders who are known, loved, and formed through a rigorous classical and Christ-centered education grounded in biblical truth. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, we seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.
School Information
Address: 1560 Treat Avenue, San Francisco CA 94116 Phone: (415) 874-9631 School Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Extended Care until 5:30p.m.
Position Information
Position Title:
Substitute Teacher
Reports To:
Assistant Principal
Hourly Rate:
$26.50 per hour
Working Schedule:
On call, as needed
How This Role Fits into the Team
Each member of our team is essential to building a thriving culture that sees and calls out the image of God in our students and in one another. As we invite students to step into everything they are designed to be and do, our faculty and staff must also reflect and invest in our daily work of responding to God’s calling through an inner posture of discipline, diligence, and dedication. This position supports the overall success of Donum Dei in foundational and fundamental ways that impact all areas of our organization. As a classroom teacher, you’ll help develop our grammar school, support initiatives to further our institutional effectiveness and reach, as well as support the overall wellbeing of our students through facilitating daily academic, social, spiritual, and emotional learning.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree
Experience
Professional working experience in relevant field(s).
Professional Development
Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year.
Missional Alignment
Be passionate about serving families and connecting them to our community as they navigate the journey of discernment, application, and enrollment.
Align with DDCA’s vision to seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.
Faith & Conduct
Be devoted to the truth of the Gospel and to Jesus as Lord.
Serve as a minister of the Gospel.
Be in good standing with a Christian church, which includes weekly attendance and participation as an active worshipper.
Employment Type & Compensation
Employment Type
On Call - Independent Contractor
Compensation
Paid bi monthly
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery:
Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to ensure continuity of instruction.
Deliver engaging and effective classroom instruction that aligns with the school's classical education model.
Utilize a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
Adapt lessons as needed to meet the needs of individual students.
Classroom Management:
Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
Enforce school policies and procedures to ensure student behavior aligns with the academy’s standards.
Manage student behavior through positive reinforcement and appropriate disciplinary measures.
Monitor student activity to prevent disruptions and ensure on-task behavior.
Student Engagement:
Encourage and motivate students to participate actively in the learning process.
Foster a love for learning and intellectual curiosity in students.
Build positive relationships with students to create a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Provide feedback and assistance to students to help them understand concepts and improve their skills.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Administer quizzes, tests, and other assessments as outlined in the lesson plans.
Collect and review student work to evaluate progress and understanding.
Provide timely feedback to students and report any concerns about student performance to the regular teacher.
Communication:
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents as needed.
Leave detailed notes and reports for the regular teacher regarding student performance, behavior, and any issues that arose during the day.
Attend meetings or briefings as required to stay informed about school policies and procedures.
Professional Conduct:
Adhere to the school's code of conduct and professional standards.
Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in reporting to assigned duties.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.
Engage in professional development opportunities as required by the academy.
Additional Responsibilities:
Supervise students during non-instructional times such as lunch, recess, and transitions between classes.
Assist with administrative tasks such as taking attendance and maintaining accurate records.
Support the school’s mission and values by participating in school events and activities as needed.
Be flexible and willing to take on additional duties or cover other classes as required.