About US:
At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.
Title: Substitute Teacher
Location: Nashville, TN (37214)
Duration: Contract
Pay- USD18/hr-USD20/hr
Description:
Responsible for providing classroom coverage by following lesson plans, maintaining a positive and safe learning environment, supervising students, and supporting daily school activities. Ensures student confidentiality, follows emergency procedures, and assists with classroom, lunchroom, bus, and other assigned duties while maintaining flexibility and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Report to the educational office each morning upon arrival and each afternoon after dismissal.
- Follow teacher lesson plans and assume all duties of the classroom teacher or educational assistant in accordance with school rules.
- This may include lunchroom duty, bus duty, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building administrator(s).
- Familiarize self with the school emergency procedures and student medical needs as outlined in the substitute folder in each classroom.
- Maintain normal classroom routines as much as possible.
- Supervise students at all times and maintain a positive learning environment. Any major discipline issues should be reported to building level administrator(s) immediately.
- Protect confidentiality of all students. Any observations or conversations involving students should be considered confidential and should only be discussed with building level administrator(s).
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Two years of college or a Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid TN teaching license
Skills:
- Excellence
- Optimism
- Sound Judgment
- Courage
- Teamwork
- Some experience working with children who have special needs
Preferred:- Basic knowledge and ability on how to use a computer
- Ability to be flexible and follow directions
- Dependable with good attendance and punctuality
Cogent Infotech is a leading tech consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, offering cutting-edge digital transformation solutions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI. ISO-certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised, we proudly partner with 70+ Fortune 500 companies and 150+ government agencies.
Cogent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.