Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher:  Job Description

Position:  Substitute Teacher

Division: Lower, Middle and Upper School

Reports to:  Principal

Purpose: The Substitute Teacher will report to the division Principal and will provide classroom coverage as assigned when the regular teachers are absent. The substitute teacher must be confident teaching a wide range of material and age groups.  

Specific Skills:  

• Flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice.  


• Ability to teach day to day assignments while following the plans of the teacher and maintaining classroom order.


• Uses initiative to solve problems when they arise and is willing to make decisions based on the best interest of students.  


• Ability to quickly adjust to different subjects when needed.


• Ability to communicate well with students and staff.  


• Willingness to help supervise extracurricular activities. 


•  A positive attitude.


• Wants to be part of a close community and able to contribute in positive ways to the culture of the school.