This is a year-round open position for ongoing recruitment purposes.

About The Bishop’s School 

Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, all gender college-preparatory day school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identify as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.

Position Summary Description:  

The Bishop’s School substitute faculty is responsible for carrying out prepared lesson plans for the absent teacher and for providing meaningful instruction while managing the classroom environment.  When prolonged absences are being covered, the substitute is responsible for performing all essential functions of the absent teacher.  On occasion, the substitute will be asked to cover multiple teachers in a given day. This position is vital as it provides continuity to the learning environment when absences occur.

Compensation: $25/hour

Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree required. The substitute faculty member must meet all mandated health requirements and provide a clear criminal background check.  Previous classroom experience in a non-supervised setting is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:  

• Excellent organizational skills;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to follow lesson plans accurately;
• Proficiency with widely used software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability to support the School’s mission and values as a school founded in the Episcopal tradition irrespective of own religious orientation;
• Flexibility with special needs associated with an academic calendar and schedule;
• Ability to remain professional and composed while handling a multitude of duties and situations simultaneously, and respond with appropriate judgment.

Essential Functions and Specific Duties:  

• Arrive early enough to go over lesson plans for the day, make copies, etc.;
• Take attendance in accordance with the School procedures;
• Implement lesson plans, assign student class work and homework and maintain classroom control and discipline;
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom which includes pushing in chairs, picking up trash, re-shelving books, etc.;
• Ensure students adhere to the School rules (no phones, etc.);
• Ensure students are never left unattended in the classroom;
• Adhere to emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned;
• Adhere to procedures for referring students with disciplinary problems;
• Prepare a written summary of work completed and make absent teacher aware of special situations or problems encountered;
• Perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunch duty as needed;
• Respect personal privacy and maintain the confidentiality of privileged information;
• Uphold the School’s Fundamental Standard, as stated in The Bishop’s School Faculty, Staff and Administration Handbook:  “Each employee must act in a manner that sets the highest example for the students of the School.”  Accordingly, you are expected to maintain integrity, honor, responsible citizenship and respect for the rights of others.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of School or his/her designee.

General:

• Uphold the School’s core values.
• Demonstrate professionalism, tact and an unwavering positive attitude.
• Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
• Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform, with a team approach, other duties as assigned.

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and per current need.

Please do not email or call the school directly.

Please do not email or call the school directly.

EEO
The Bishop's School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop's School takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.