Building Substitute Teacher at Maya Angelou Academy SY 26 - 27 in Laurel, Maryland at Maya Angelou Schools See Forever Foundation

The Organization

Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed — they will thrive!

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

Site Description

New Beginnings Youth Development Center (NB) is the District of Columbia’s long-term detention center for male and female youth located in Laurel, MD. It is responsible for the care and custody of youth placed in secure detention by court order.

Position Overview

The Building Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom coverage for any teacher who is absent for a specified period. The Building Substitute Teacher works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence. When there is full coverage, the Building Substitute Teacher serves as a support staff member according to the school schedule by supporting students and teachers in the classroom.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Reviews and implements lesson plans provided by the absent teacher or Assistant Principal
• Teaches content and skills in the subject area utilizing the curriculum designated by Maya Angelou Academy and other appropriate learning activities.
• Supports students and teachers academically during classroom activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior necessary to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Communicates with administration and colleagues about classroom challenges.
• Participates in faculty committees, professional development workshops, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrators

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or subject field (required)
• Experience working with incarcerated or at-risk youth (preferred)
• Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies
• An unyielding belief that with the appropriate supports, coupled with high expectations, all students can significantly improve their academic skills, and can develop pro-social and culturally normative behaviors that will enable them to succeed at school and beyond
• Firm belief that all students have strengths and talents and that a good teacher helps students find these and use them to address weaknesses or overcome fears.

The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Salary and Benefits

Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.