Substitute Teacher, Preschool

JOB SUMMARY

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will prepare children for kindergarten and elementary school as well as contribute to their development as spiritual, academic, and social individuals. All substitute teachers will report to the Preschool Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Each substitute teacher should have, as their highest priority, knowing and walking with God in their personal life. No subject content is more important than the fruit of the Spirit in the development of Christian relationships and character. Modeling this life is of ultimate importance of Christianity and its applicability to every situation, in and out of the classroom. The teacher will apply the Word of God as the final authority and basis of problem resolution.

2. As ministers in a Christian school, teachers should be committed to personal prayer and to regular participation in school prayer and devotional time.

3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and to communicate these objectives to students, as adopted by the school administration.

4. Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.

5. Teaches lesson plan as outlined by the absent teacher.

6. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

8. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.

9. Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.

10. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 12 Units of Early Education or Equivalent Degree.

2. Willingness to continue professional courses as required according to ACSI guidelines.

3. Desire to work with preschool-aged children; specialized training for dealing with that age group is a

definite asset.

4. Ability to create and maintain positive relationships and demonstrate an ability to work effectively

with administrators, faculty, and staff.

5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with professional educators,

parents, and community leaders.

6. Demonstrated ability to utilize and grow with technology in the work environment.

7. Friendly, cooperative manner and patience in dealing with students, families, guardians, and agents,

especially where English is not the primary language.

8. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of ethnic groups.

9. First Aid/CPR Certificate.

10. TB clearance within the last four years.

11. All required vaccinations as mandated by state law including Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles.

12. Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.

13. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be

required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Must be of excellent moral character.

2. Well-developed interpersonal skills and team player. The teacher recognizes that a school is one total school rather than a collection of individual classrooms. Each teacher contributes toward a successful whole. Therefore, each teacher should relate in warm and supportive ways with other staff members. Problems should be resolved through exercise principles described in Matthew 18.

3. Ability to get along with diverse personalities with tact, maturity and flexibility.

4. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive – but able to recognize and support the school’s preferences and priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting (40%), standing (20%), walking (20%), lifting (5%), climbing (5%), stooping (2%), bending (2%), squatting (6%). Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment includes indoor and outdoor environments and office and classroom settings. Floating desk assignment and/or shared office space may be required; moderate noise levels commensurate to office environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All Employees of Southlands Christian Schools must be professing, born-again Christians in accordance with Southlands Schools International’s religious 501-C3 bylaws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.37 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Preschool Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person