TEACHER (MIXED SECONDARY)(Social Studies/Technology Education)
Department of Defense Education Activity
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Teacher (Substitute)
Department of Defense Education Activity
Department of Defense
Location
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Salary
$19.61 - $23.95
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This is a substitute teacher role in Department of Defense schools in Puerto Rico, where you'll step in to manage classrooms, deliver lessons, and supervise students when regular teachers are absent.
It involves keeping order, tracking student progress, and working with kids, staff, and parents in a school setting.
A good fit would be someone with teaching experience or education background who lives nearby and enjoys working with children in a structured environment.
Key Requirements
- Reside within the local commuting area of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
- For Level 1: Valid, unexpired teaching certificate from any U.S. state/territory, plus official transcripts in English
- For Level 2: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university, plus official transcripts in English
- For Level 3: Associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours of college credit, plus official transcripts in English
- Ability to maintain classroom discipline and supervise students
- Skills in communicating lesson plans and interacting with students, co-workers, and parents
- Maintain accurate classroom records
Full Job Description
About the Position: Positions are located within the Americas Mid Atlantic District.
These positions are covered by Antilles Consolidated Education Association (ACEA) All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located.
Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily.
(5 CFR 575.203) This announcement will be used to fill Substitute positions within Puerto Rico, and your level of education or teaching certification status determines which of three levels you qualify for.
When the Principal requests to hire more Substitute teachers at a school, candidates from all three levels will be referred for consideration and selection.
When you submit your application, you will be required to identify your level of education and submit required supporting documentation.
In order to qualify for this Substitute position, you must meet one of the education requirements described below.
Level 1 - Certified Teacher: To qualify as a Level 1 Teacher (Substitute), you must have a valid, unexpired teaching certificate in any field and issued by any state/territory in the United States.
Please note you must attach a copy of your teaching certificate AND a copy of your official transcripts (in English).
Level 2 - Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or higher: To qualify as a Level 2 Teacher (Substitute), you must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Please note you must attach a copy of your official transcripts (in English).
Level 3 - Associate's Degree (AA) or 60 semester hours or more: To qualify as a Level 3 Teacher (Substitute), you must possess an Associate's degree OR have successfully completed 60 semester hours at a college/university.
Please note you must attach a copy of your official transcripts (in English). Major Duties:
- Maintains discipline for the classroom
- Communicate lesson plans to students
- Maintain accurate records for the classroom
- Supervise students in the school environment
- Interact effectively with students, co-workers, and parents.
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