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Teacher Responsibilities

By volunteering to teach or co-teach, you are committing to attending the full school year.

  • Class Planning
    • Submit class descriptions, book lists, supply lists, and minimal fees (including copying costs) during the Class Submission period.
    • Cover any expenses beyond collected fees.
    • Prepare a syllabus to structure class and aid assistants and substitutes.
    • Prepare and turn in 2 class-specific substitute plans, in case of unplanned absence.

  • Materials
    • If teacher’s manuals or other materials are purchased with class fees, they become property of Discovery Days and will be stored when not in use.
    • Print handouts and make copies before co-op (the office copier is not available).

  • Classroom Management
    • Two adults must be present in each class. If an assistant is absent, let Hall Monitor know.
    • Maintain order and avoid side conversations with helpers.
    • Begin and end class on time. Students should remain in class until the session ends.
    • Notify parents if a student consistently fails to complete homework or participate.
    • Send disruptive, disrespectful, or unprepared students to their parent.

  • Instruction Style
    • Elementary: Focus on hands-on activities, projects, experiments, and games.
    • Middle/High School: Include lecture and discussion, but emphasize debate, labs, and collaborative learning. Use games sparingly as end-of-unit rewards.

  • Teamwork
    • Work with assistants, delegating responsibilities as needed, including attendance.
    • Encourage assistants to lead a class session at least once per semester (if not already teaching elsewhere).

  • Safety & Cleanup
    • Follow emergency procedures listed in the attendance folder. In a fire alarm, calmly escort students outside, take attendance, and report missing persons to Leadership.
    • At the end of class, ensure the room is cleaner than you found it:
      • Return tables/chairs to original positions
      • Put away materials and supplies and erase boards.
      • Throw away trash
      • Wipe tables/sweep entire room

Teaching Suggestions

  • Recognize varying student levels; avoid anything that excludes or ridicules those less experienced.
  • Encourage group work and collaboration rather than individual seatwork.
  • Encourage assistants to lead a class session at least once per semester (if not already teaching elsewhere).
  • Keep handouts brief, use age-appropriate reading levels, and focus primarily on activities and interactive learning.
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