Job title: Henry Ford Academy – Building Substitute (full-time)
Company: The Henry Ford
Job description: The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward.Henry Ford Academy is a college prep high school (grades 9-12) located inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation & Greenfield Village and surrounded by the campus of Ford Motor Company. Students come from districts within Wayne County, as well as private, parochial, and home schools. The model partnership focuses some of the best thinking from the business, non-profit, and public education worlds toward the common goal of building a school that prepares students for life in the 21st century.Job Title: Building Substitute TeacherJob Summary:Henry Ford Academy is seeking a full-time Building Substitute Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators. This position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with attendance at after-school meetings throughout the month and participation in at least two extracurricular activities during the school year. Presence and participation at the school’s graduation ceremony are also required.Work Environment:The Building Substitute Teacher will spend most of their time in classrooms and hallways within The Henry Ford Museum and/or Greenfield Village, interacting with students and staff, ensuring smooth transitions, and maintaining a positive school atmosphere. Henry Ford Academy – Dearborn is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students and staff to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Create or effectively implement prepared or extemporaneous substitute plans to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Monitor student behavior, enforce school policies, and promote a safe and respectful environment for all.
- Fulfill general responsibilities typical of a classroom teacher and professional personnel, including grading, communication, and classroom management.
- Perform other professional duties as assigned by school administration.
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of 60 or more credit hours at an accredited college or university (required).
- Must be able to successfully apply for a substitute teaching permit in the State of Michigan or hold a valid permit currently.
- Prior experience working with high school students (preferred).
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to a variety of teaching environments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and administration.
- Commitment to promoting a positive and safe school culture.
- Availability to participate in after-school meetings, extracurricular activities, and the school’s graduation ceremony.
Schedule and Compensation
- Schedule: Full-time, 191 professional days during the school year
- Salary: $35,000 annually, year-round pay with the same summer break as Teachers
- Benefits: Health benefits (effective day one) and contributions to the Michigan Retirement System included
Please note that this job description is subject to modification at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution.Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity including but not limited to based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all our employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.
Expected salary: $35000 per year
Location: Dearborn, MI
Job date: Sat, 01 Feb 2025 23:05:35 GMT
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