Resident Substitute Teacher

Description

JOB TITLE: Resident Substitute Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Student Support

REPORTS TO: School Resource Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Teacher exemption)

This full-time position works all teacher days: student days and training/inservice days.

• 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.
• Must have an understanding of, and commitment to, Lighthouse Christian School educational objectives and philosophy of education.
• Bachelor's degree in any subject and experience working with and supervising children.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and in an internet/online environment; ability to quickly learn and use different software applications.
• Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete assigned responsibilities.

• Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste.
• Model 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.
• Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity.
• Maintains good health and physical endurance to fulfill job duties.
• Maintains good attendance.
• Participates in meetings, devotions, professional learning community and in‑services as required.

• Classroom management.
• Sustains a physical classroom environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the classroom.
• Maintains proper control of classroom.
• Instruction.
• Follows lesson plans outlined by teacher.
• Instills a biblical worldview in students.
• Creates opportunities for student participation and active learning.
• Professional.
• Provides classroom teacher notes on student progress, performance, and conduct.
• Contributes to the general well‑being and improvement of the school.
• Completes other tasks assigned by administration.
• Attends required meetings, devotions, and in‑services.

• Supervise students during the assigned recess.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective and calm course of action.
• Facilitates positive, productive interactions during recess including conflict‑resolution.
• Ability to properly administer first aid if necessary.
• Maintain recess equipment.
  
  Reports discipline issues to admin in a timely and clear manner.

• Serves as a front desk receptionist to the main office.
• Provides a friendly environment for parents, students, and visitors.
• Communicates with parents, students, and visitors, employing discretion and independent judgment, directing individuals to the correct person, and efficiently resolving their concerns.

• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance.
• 401k with match after one year of service.
• Generous paid time off: paid sick time and personal days.
• Wellness reimbursement, ongoing professional development, as well as complimentary lunch on school days.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• 50% tuition discount for enrolled students or their choice of $2,500 additional retirement contribution, education reimbursement or student loan reimbursement (prorated based on FTE).