Teacher School Substitute; K5

School Substitute Teacher (K5–8)

Location: Charter School

Milwaukee, WI | Education

Full Time: 10-month Contract

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried

Salary Range: $48,713.28 To $63,564.91

La Causa, Inc. Charter School is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and engaging instruction that supports the academic and social-emotional growth of all students. We are seeking a dedicated and student-centered School Substitute (K5–8) Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate instruction while maintaining a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment that supports student success.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025–2026, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and appreciated.

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy benefits and perks designed to support your personal and professional success, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Receive your annual PTO allotment upfront after completing 90 days of employment, prorated based on your start date during your first year.
• Paid Birthday: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Participate in our retirement plan through Voya with an employer match to help support your financial future.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your overall well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Receive up to $1,000 annually toward continued education and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation and Team Events: Enjoy a fun, connected culture with activities like bake-offs, potlucks, and team celebrations.
• A Supportive Culture: Be part of a workplace where employees are recognized, encouraged, and given opportunities to grow.
• Join a company that invests in its people and has been recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025–2026.

As a School Substitute (K5–8), you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate instructional program for students in your assigned grade level. You will support continuity of instruction, maintain a safe and positive classroom environment, and ensure that students remain engaged in meaningful learning activities in the absence of their regular classroom teacher.

For bilingual positions, you will provide instruction and support in both English and Spanish and utilize curriculum and assessments appropriate to the bilingual instructional setting.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program curriculum in accordance with policies and procedures established by the agency, contractor, State, or other applicable entity.
• Administer multi-level assessments and evaluations, as applicable to monolingual or bilingual instruction, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Follow all applicable legal, organizational, and contractual requirements, laws, policies, and educational standards.
• Implement instructional activities appropriate to the assigned grade level and student needs.
• Develop and submit lesson plans as directed.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment that promotes student learning and well-being.
• Ensure student safety and respond appropriately to fire drills, emergency situations, and other safety procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive communication and cooperation with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and respect when working with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities for suspected child abuse in accordance with current laws,…