Substitute Teacher

Description

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 and Statement of Conduct.
Must have an understanding of and commitment to Lighthouse Christian School educational objectives and philosophy of education.
Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete assigned responsibilities.
Bachelors degree in any field. Teaching experience and/or certification is preferred.
Substitute teaching is temporary, on-call work
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste
Models 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

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the classroom
Demonstrates genuine care and respect for students
Engages students in lessons/tasks in a productive & enthusiastic manner
Students exhibit cordial respect for teacher
Students are polite, respectful, and encouraging to one another
Teacher maintains proper control of classroom
INSTRUCTION
Follows lesson plans outlined by teacher
States a clear objective for each lesson
Checks for understanding and adjusts when necessary
Corrects student errors appropriately and sensitively
Instills a Biblical worldview in students
Makes direct connection to Scripture when appropriate
Guides students to evaluate content against a Biblical worldview
Encourages students towards faith in and obedience to God
Creates opportunities for student participation and active learning
Uses Q & A, discussions, role playing, and other methods that facilitate active participation
Provides adequate opportunities for guided practice and independent practice

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides classroom teacher notes on student progress, performance, and conduct
Keeps students, parents, and administration adequately informed and involved to remedy academic or behavior deficiencies
Contributes to the general well-being and improvement of the school
Regularly monitor for substitute teacher job openings
Collaborates and cooperates with grade level team members
Completes other tasks assigned by administration
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES
The following responsibilities are specific to individual grade levels and/or teaching disciplines
Attends planning meetings as required
Teaches core subjects according to Lighthouse’s GLE’s
Assists specialists to integrate projects
Provides leadership and advocacy to ensure a successful, growing program at Lighthouse Christian
Attends and participates in school events as required
BENEFITS
Paid sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 worked
Free lunch on school days during lunch service