The Summit Preparatory School of Southwest Missouri is seeking an educator in the following area for the 2023-2024 academic year:

Substitute Teacher

The Summit, located in Springfield, MO, is a fully accredited, independent, non-profit, co-educational day school meeting the learning needs of 170 students, Early Learners through High School.  The Summit is characterized by its progressive, student-centered philosophy, academically challenging curriculum, personalized, “deeper  learning” approach, motivated students, small class sizes, and talented, dedicated faculty.  Teaching at The Summit is what teaching is all about!

The Summit offers a substitute pay rate of $16 per hour.  

Candidate Profile:

• Student-centered approach to learning

• Comfortable with an inquiry-based approach

• Comfortable with integration of technology 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Energetic and creative
• Enjoys collegial collaboration

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum 60 hours of college credit (degree in education or a related field preferred)
• Missouri Substitute Teacher Certification desired but not required

Interested candidates should send a current résumé and letter of interest to Katie Heet, Head of School, at kheet@thesummitprep.org.  New applications for substitute teaching positions are open and accepted throughout the school year.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Summit Preparatory School does not discriminate in the employment of personnel because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or handicapped status in violation of existing state or federal law or regulations.

About The Summit Preparatory School of Southwest Missouri

Our Mission The mission of The Summit Preparatory School is to prepare learners for success by providing a progressive education in a uniquely challenging and supportive environment. Our Vision Inspire life-long learners. Our Philosophy The Summit is a small, progressive, independent school that cares beyond the completion of required courses to the development and future of the whole child, teaching not only the skills for academic success, but more importantly how to overcome challenges, solve problems, and pursue lifelong achievement. We believe the following qualities are important for success in college and in life. These qualities are developed over the long term. Intellectual Curiosity: Developing a passion for lifelong learning, joy of learning, asking why, pursuing passions, finding connections, and embracing diversity in all of its forms Critical Thinking: Challenging assumptions and orthodoxies, creative problem solving, tackling open ended problems and taking on the unknown Growth Mindset: Recognizing successes and failures as an outcome of effort rather than a reflection of a person’s immutable self Independence: Being self-reliant, responsible,... self-aware, self-disciplined, and on the path to self discovery Connected: Able to succeed as a member of a team and a community, demonstrating leadership and stewardship, being of service to those in need, and tackling social responsibility

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