Individual work schedules may be established with the Head of School or others to whom the Head of School has delegated such a responsibility, in consideration of the needs of Levine Academy. Work schedules may be affected by particular projects, part-time employment assignments, and exempt status. Any variations in a non- exempt employee’s work schedule from the core office hours, including any additional hours, is subject to approval in writing by the Head of School or by the employee’s direct supervisor. The non-exempt employee regular work schedule is limited to 8 paid hours per day, plus an unpaid hour for lunch and a 15-minute break during each half day of work. In addition, overtime work (more than 40 hours in a week) must be authorized in writing by the employee’s immediate supervisor. An overtime rate is paid for overtime work as dictated by law.
Administrators and Other Exempt Employees
Exempt employees work a schedule which may fluctuate depending on the nature of the work and the demands of particular projects. Exempt employees are not paid on an hourly basis, but it is presumed that full-time exempt employees work an average of at least 40 hours per week (or more as specified by individual contract), excluding lunch breaks, and part-time employees work an average of at least the prorate portion of their assignment (i.e., a half-time exempt employee would average at least 20 hours per week). Exempt employees do not receive overtime pay. Although exempt employees are not paid by the hour, particular assignments may require regular attendance during specific hours.
Teachers
Teachers are expected to work time as needed to fulfill their responsibilities to students, parents and the responsibilities as outlined in their contract, job description and in this Employee Manual which may require them to work beyond the calendar work year and work day. Full-time K8 teachers are expected to be on campus a minimum of 8 hours and 40 minutes per school day, including a 40-minute duty-free lunch period when possible, regardless of the actual classroom schedule. Full-time pre-school teachers are expected to be on campus for the entire day’s pre -school schedule, as published. Teachers who leave the building during their lunch period must notify the receptionist at departure and upon their return. Teachers are assigned specific schedules for teaching and supervision but are expected to be available, as part of their contract, for pre and/or after school meetings and assignments, including, but not limited to, parent-teacher meetings, program assignments, supervisory assignments such as lunch- time duties, and school programs in which their students participate.
Arrival and dismissal duties are shared by faculty and are not included as a period of supervisory responsibility.
Full-time K8 teachers will be given, when possible, two preparation periods daily, one of which may be assigned for meetings.
Part-time teachers are expected to follow the same standards and be in school and available for duty assignment and/or meetings for the hours they are required to be on campus. For example, if a part- time teacher is paid on an 80% basis, teaching responsibilities and time on campus are pro-rated on an 80% basis.
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