Upper School Substitute Teacher

Title:              Upper School Substitute Teacher

Reports to:  Upper School & Middle School Principal

Work Year:  10-Month Non-Exempt, Seasonal (As Needed Basis)

The Substitute Teacher will substitute in various 7th-12th-grade classes on an as-needed basis, up to 27.5 hours per week. The substitute will implement teacher lesson plans, maintain accurate attendance records, maintain an orderly classroom, and communicate effectively with the classroom teacher and administrative assistants. The position will require flexibility, an understanding of the teenage learner, and will demonstrate tactfulness in all situations.

Spiritual:

• Seek to role model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ

• Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith

• Follow Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration

• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character

• Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith

Position Responsibilities:

• Be on time for each class subbing

• Greet students warmly as they enter the classroom

• Take accurate daily attendance for each class

• Follow the teacher's lesson plans

• Maintain a positive learning environment

• Contact the MS or HS Office with any major disciplinary infractions

• Input minor disciplinary infractions in FACTS with administrative guidance

• Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the US Parent/Student Handbook

• Be a team player

• Comply with the procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, teacher dress, request for time off, no social media interaction with students, sexual ethics, etc.

• Attend chapel services and sit with the assigned advisory group of the teacher subbing for

• Maintain a school-wide climate of high expectations, a growth mindset, and cooperation.

Qualifications:

• The US Substitute Teacher must be flexible, understand that each day may have different responsibilities, possess good classroom management skills, manage calendars, have excellent critical thinking skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
• Able to work with adults and students
• A Christian who is a member of good standing in a Bible believing church