Chinese American International School

Seeks a

Substitute Teacher/Teaching Associate

(Part-time, non-exempt position)

Position summary: Substitute Teacher/TA is responsible for teaching or teaching associate responsibilities
when stepping to cover for a faculty member. Substitute Teacher/TA is to be an extension of the faculty
team on an as needed basis, who is familiar with the school’s policies, supervision and instructional
philosophies, as well as CAIS’s mission and values to ensure a seamless continuation of student education
while primary faculty member(s) is not available.

Main areas of focus and responsibility:

• In coordination with the Teacher’s instructions, implement engaging lessons in alignment with the

• Provide for the physical safety of children through anticipation and removal of hazards, visual

• When Subbing as a TA: Lead a study hall and perform duties in the Extended Day program.
• When Subbing as a Teacher: Demonstrate teaching competence, an affirming attitude toward the

school, a willingness to accept positive criticism, and a professional demeanor and integrity.

Specific duties (not limited to):

• When Subbing as a TA: Assist Teacher in the classroom, while they are taking on the Teacher role, during

• Demonstrate teaching competence, an affirming attitude toward the school, a willingness to accept

• Support the educational program by challenging, supporting and engaging students and meeting academic

• Support implementation of the teacher’s positive behavioral and social & emotional learning systems

• Create a positive classroom community in which all children feel valued.
• Encompass a positive discipline approach in guiding student behavior.
• Continue the positive intellectual, emotional and social climate within the classroom.
• Encourage interest in and knowledge of Chinese culture.
• In Chinese Classes: Use only Chinese language with students. Exceptions are safety, behavior or

emotional issues occurring with a child who is not understanding the Chinese teacher instructions.

• Work collaboratively and maintain standards of respect, courtesy, and mutual consideration with the

• Assist faculty team in developing a positive intellectual, emotional and social climate within the

• Support faculty team in implementing learning experiences that meet the students' varying needs

• Keep current in pedagogical thinking, strategies and techniques.
• Personally adhere to and publicly enforce school rules. Report immediately major student

performance.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (in education or related field) or 2+ years of educational work experience
• Experience with hands-on learning environments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Work collaboratively with faculty members
• Ability to remain patient and empathetic when working with children
• For Chinese Sub position: Native or near native proficiency in Chinese reading, writing and speaking
• Ability to work with colleagues from different backgrounds
• Commitment to school mission, policies and initiatives
• Technical/Computer skills as required for job performance
• Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance
• Initial and continued criminal background clearance by DOJ and FBI

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Training or experience in elementary classrooms preferred
• Bilingual: Mandarin/English

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Understanding of social and emotional learning strategies

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to

• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  

Email cover letter, resume and list of references to lower_school_jobs@cais.org. In subject line
please indicate “LS English Sub.” Please no calls.

Learn More

School Profile at http://www.cais.org/about-us

Thank you for your interest