Substitute Teacher

Brookstone Schools is seeking dedicated and caring substitute teachers to support our students and school community when primary teachers are absent.

The substitute teacher serves students by delivering prepared lessons, maintaining a positive and well-managed classroom, and supporting student learning and engagement. This role also reflects Brookstone’s Christian mission by incorporating biblical principles and a Christian worldview into classroom interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering course instruction according to lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher or administration.
• Upholding biblical integration and a Christian worldview within classroom interactions and lesson delivery.
• Utilizing classroom technology as needed to support learning activities.
• Preparing and organizing classroom materials needed for daily instruction.
• Supervising and guiding student behavior to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Collecting completed classwork, grading assignments if requested, and leaving comprehensive notes for the primary teacher regarding student progress and classroom activity.
• Responding to immediate student needs and communicating urgent concerns to administration. Modeling Christian principles, service, and appropriate behavior to students and staff.
• Performing additional supervisory duties (e.g., carpool, lunch, or recess duty) as assigned by the Dean of Academics.

Qualifications:

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ, reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life.
• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship.
• Bachelor's degree required; prior teaching or substitute teaching experience preferred. Understanding of teaching with a biblical worldview.
• Adaptability, positive attitude, and a genuine love for connecting with students across various age groups.
• Strong classroom management and behavioral guidance skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with students and faculty. Computer literacy sufficient to manage basic classroom technology.

Schedule:

Part-time / Daily & As-Needed throughout the academic school year