Substitute Teacher

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

CLASSIFICATION: PART-TIME, HOURLY, NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

DEPARTMENT: SUBSTITUTE 

Overview of Position:

The Substitute teacher’s role is to help students have continuous learning experiences when their regular classroom teacher is unavailable. Substitute teachers are on call and responsible for monitoring and maintaining a safe learning environment in place of the classroom teacher. Substitute teachers are responsible for following plans prepared by the classroom teacher.

Essential Duties

Substitute teachers at Calvin Christian School are expected to:

• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular classroom teacher.
• Engage students in learning and encourage participation and curiosity.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
• Supervise students and support their well-being throughout the school day.
• Manage classroom activities and address student needs appropriately.
• Demonstrate patience, kindness, responsibility, and professionalism in interactions with students and staff.
• Model positive behavior and encourage students to make thoughtful, respectful choices.
• Communicate relevant classroom updates or concerns to the appropriate school personnel.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

Experience

• Illinois Substitute Certificate (preferred). 
• Experience working in a school and with children. 

Required Spiritual Qualifications 

• Must profess a personal and mature commitment to faith in Jesus Christ and actively support and affirm Calvin Christian School’s Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and mission statement.
• Must demonstrate a clear Christian testimony and a mature Christian character reflected in a life of faith, prayer, and biblical principles.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Required Hours 

Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., as needed for substitute assignments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the school day.
• Ability to speak clearly and understand verbal communication.
• Ability to read, see, and hear to perform classroom duties and supervise students.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle materials, type, and reach as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy classroom environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

These requirements apply with or without reasonable accommodation.

Travel Requirements

None.

Working Conditions 

Work is performed in a typical classroom environment. Must be able to work in an open room setting with moderate noise levels. 

Employment Notices/Disclosures

Equal Employment Opportunity

Calvin Christian School is open to students from homes where Christ is honored and served. No discrimination on the basis of race, sex, or national origin is made in the admission of students or the employment of staff.

Background Check Requirement

Final candidates will be required to complete a background check, consistent with applicable laws.

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Notice

Calvin Christian School will ensure that all background checks are conducted in compliance with all applicable federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable laws and regulations. The information that can be collected from previous employers and other sources will be limited to that which is lawful and job-related.