In the absence of the regular classroom teacher the Guest Teacher is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials. Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the school.
• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.
• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school
• Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems. At Hillel Day School, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.
• Knows school procedures and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as directed by principal

• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods
• Ability to follow prescribed lesson plans and effectively impart information to students
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrates the skill and proficiency to manage student interactions, both individually and as a group.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes appropriately to resolve conflicts.

Education:

1. A bachelor’s degree in education is preferred but not required.