Employment Opportunity:  The Academy of the Holy Names seeks a Long-Term Substitute who is talented and energetic to instruct 2nd-grade students starting in December 2025/January 2026 for the remainder of the school year for a maternity leave.   Teachers at AHN provide the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful and meaningful future. Teachers enjoy decision-making responsibilities within their essential job functions, in keeping with school policies.

Reports to: Lower School School Principal

Qualifications:  Bachelor or master’s degree in education or related field.  Education background and teaching experience preferred.  Florida Certificate or credentials to obtain certificate. 

Classification: 10-month, full-time, hourly position

Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining a classroom environment based on respect and that reflects the values and mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names.
2. Establishing a culture of learning and an environment of positive social interaction that actively engages students in learning and self-motivation.
3. Establishing and maintaining classroom expectations that challenge students to strive for excellence in all that they do.
4. Planning and developing effective lesson plans that cover the curriculum and address students’ interests and needs. 
5. Integrating technology into the curriculum.
6. Coordinating field trips or arranging for speakers to come into the classroom.
7. Accurately assessing student learning through formative and summative assessment and effectively adapting instruction based on these assessments.
8. Keeping accurate records, ensuring that students are progressing, and monitoring progress through progress reports and report cards. 
9. Meeting with students and parents to discuss any concerns or issues with student progress and learning. 
10. Participating on school-based committees and working with other teachers in the grade level and other departments in the school as needed. 
11. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
12. Performing supervision duties as assigned.

The Academy of the Holy Names does not discriminate based on race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin in its hiring process nor in the administration of educational policies, admission policies or tuition-assistance programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. The school admits students of any race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin, and gives to all student’s rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to all members of the student body. In accordance with its mission, the school seeks a population composed of many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. The Academy of the Holy Names is a designated drug-free workplace.