Substitute Teacher

JOB

DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Substitute Teacher

DEPARTMENT:

Good Shepherd School

SUPERVISOR:

School Principal

TIME COMMITMENT:

Varies with Need (half-day, full-day, short-term, long-term)

CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt Substitutes/Temporary Employees 4N

 

Position Profile:

This position at Good Shepherd School exists to fill in and teach for a teacher (Preschool – 8th Grade) who is unable to work due to illness, vacation, personal or professional reasons.

Skill Set:

• Follow given lesson plans
• Manage classroom behaviors in a Christ-focused manner
• Teach lessons in a creative and engaging manner
• Correct assignments as needed
• Excellent communication with teachers, students, parents, and principal as needed
• Good organization
• Flexibility

Experience Qualifications:

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Education background
• Teaching or substitute teaching experience preferred

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time
• Follow the given lesson plans (Long-term subs may write their own plans)
• Strive to maintain the expectations of the class but also be able to bring your touch to foster connections with students and keep them engaged in learning
• Be present for afternoon carpool
• Leave clear communication to the teacher/school office as to what material was covered and how the day went
• Correct assignments as needed
• Long-term subs need to stay in close communication with partner teacher

Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Exhibits an authentic relationship with Jesus made evident by a Christ-following lifestyle
• Ensure all actions performed within the context of this job position accomplish and further the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Community Church
• Adhere to the Statement of Faith as established and approved by Good Shepherd Community Church elders

Additional Notes:

• Regularly attend at Good Shepherd Community Church or other church in our community that shares the same beliefs as Good Shepherd Community Church
• Complete Ministry Certification, which will include a criminal background check, as part of hiring process
• Adhere to the policies, procedures, and code of conduct outlined in the Good Shepherd Community Church Employee Handbook and the Good Shepherd School Faculty Handbook

Disclaimers:

Other duties may be added or changed as needed.  This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.