Resident Substitute Teacher

JOB TITLE: Resident Substitute Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Student Support

REPORTS TO: School Resource Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Teacher exemption)

This full-time position works all teacher days: student days and training/inservice days.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a born-again Christian.
• Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
• Must be able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith
• Must have an understanding of, and commitment to Lighthouse Christian School educational objectives and philosophy of education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and in an internet/online environment; ability to quickly learn and use different software applications.
• Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete assigned responsibilities.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste
• Model Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action
• Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23)
• Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement in self and others
• Commits and contributes to a local church
• Possesses a solid and growing knowledge of the Scripture and Christianity
• Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity
• Maintains good health and physical endurance to fulfill job duties
• Maintains good attendance
• Participate in meetings, devotions, professional learning community and Inservice as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Substitute

• Classroom management
• Sustains a physical classroom environment that is conducive to teaching and learning
• Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the classroom
• Maintains proper control of classroom
• Instruction
• Follows lesson plans outlined by teacher
• Instills a biblical worldview in students
• Creates opportunities for student participation and active learning
• Professional
• Provides classroom teacher notes on student progress, performance, and conduct
• Contributes to the general well-being and improvement of the school
• Completes other tasks assigned by administration
• Attends required meetings, devotions and in-services

Recess Monitor

• Supervise students during the assigned recess
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective and calm course of action
• Facilitates positive, productive interactions during recess including conflict-resolution
• Ability to properly administer first aid if necessary
• Maintain recess equipment
• Reports discipline issues to admin in a timely and clear manner

Office Assistant

• Serves as a front desk receptionist to the main office 
• Provides a friendly environment for parents, students, and visitors 
• Communicates with parents, students, and visitors, employing discretion and independent judgment, directing individuals to the correct person, and efficiently resolving their concerns

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance 
• 401k with match after one year of service 
• Generous Paid Time Off: Paid sick time and personal days
• Wellness reimbursement, ongoing professional development, as well as complimentary lunch on school days 
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 50% tuition discount for enrolled students or their choice of $2,500 additional retirement contribution, education reimbursement or student loan reimbursement (Prorated based on FTE)