Middle School Substitute Teacher
Jersey City, NJ
Full Time
Entry Level
Company Description
Kindle Education is an intentionally diverse 6th-12th grade public charter school that aims to cultivate an equitable community of purposeful individuals who are prepared to navigate our current world and build our future. We believe that a new model of school is required to meet the demands of the 21st century and we are excited to build it. We opened our doors to 66 6th-grade students in the fall of 2023 in Jersey City, NJ. We will add an additional grade of 66 students this fall as we grow to 8th grade.
We are seeking a dynamic Substitute Teacher to help us forge a life-changing school. This role will start in the summer of 2025.
Job Description
Below is a brief overview, intended to be neither comprehensive nor binding. A flame is organic, never fixed, and we see the development of our school and team in the same way.
As a Substitute Teacher at Kindle Education, you will play many roles. We believe that education is best done as a team sport and that we can accomplish exponentially more through collaboration.
As a substitute teacher, you will deliver instruction when teachers are absent, ensuring continuity of learning and upholding Kindle’s culture systems.
As a lunch aide, you will distribute student lunches and support with lunchtime supervision.
As an academic/behavioral support, you will push into classrooms to support students, collaborating with the teacher to ensure students are fully engaged in learning.
As a learner and team member, you will set your own personalized goals with the support of a coach and your peers, ultimately modeling the self-directed growth we expect from our students. By proactively supporting your peers and pitching in where needed, you will help create an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
All curriculum and student data will be housed on the Kindle Education learning platform.
Qualifications
We are looking for creative and adaptive self-starters who are ready to take on the challenge of cultivating an environment that prepares every child to navigate our current world and build our future. Please thoroughly review our website before applying (KindleEducation.org).
Alignment with Kindle Education’s school model, mission, and values (reference website).
Strong relationship-building, communication, and organization skills. A genuine excitement for student coaching and supporting the metacognitive and holistic growth of students.
Readiness to utilize technology, data, and systems of feedback to ensure transparency, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Preference for fast-paced and diverse startup cultures where everyone wears multiple hats.
Team player who is willing to give more than they take.
Strong belief in the importance of diversity and intentionally integrated communities.
Someone who seeks first to understand, then to be understood.
A love for learning, exploring, and tinkering. Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and occasional failure.
A high tolerance for fire metaphors.
Additional Information
We have bold aspirations for what a school can be and while we expect a lot from our team, we also give a lot in return. We’ve built out a comprehensive summer staff professional development experience to ensure that every team member feels prepared to deliver the Kindle Education learning experience. Each week will include grade and content team meetings where staff will build community and share best practices. A Director of Learning will provide consistent coaching and support. We are committed to ensuring that every member of our team gets the support they need to thrive.
We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package that places a premium on your needs and those of your family. The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $45,000 based on experience.
Diversity sparks innovation, creativity, and transformation. We are actively seeking candidates of varying backgrounds and perspectives. If you are looking for a place that values all you have to offer, come help us build it.
Kindle Education is an equal opportunity employer. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).
Apply for this position
Required*