Substitute Teacher

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Position Type: Staff, Exempt, Part-time

Typical Hours: On Call

Reports to: Division Head

Pay Range: $240 for full day; $120 for half-day; 

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Complimentary School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program

Incentives for cumulative days served:

• 25 cumulative days in one year = $500
• 50 cumulative days in one year = $1000
• 75 cumulative days in one year = $1500
• 100 cumulative days in one year = $2000

Do you find reward in investing a piece of yourself into something bigger with an everlasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role?  Read on to find out more about our amazing school!

Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.

Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment.

At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek through substitute teaching in the classroom and having a short-term impact on the lives of students.

Your Role.

The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our Substitute Teacher team! This individual supports the mission of Bear Creek through serving the students and teachers of Bear Creek.

As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school: to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.

We are seeking an individual who…

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Presents individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Familiarity or experience with the classical Christian education model preferred.
• Currently holds CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.

It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to:

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others.
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas.
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information.
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results.
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed.
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct.

You must meet the following physical requirements.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.

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