District Substitute Teachers Edustaff Position

District Substitute Teachers (5 positions) - Edustaff Position

• Position Type:
  Edustaff Positions
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location:
  
  Battle Creek Public Schools

Every Student. Every Dream. Every Day.

At Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS),
we see, challenge, and support every scholar to reach their infinite potential
. BCPS offers a range of innovative learning opportunities, including IB, arts, STEM, Career Academies, early childhood, and adult education, all grounded in academic excellence, equity, and community
.

Join a district that invests in its people. BCPS offers competitive compensation. Whether you're a teacher, support professional, or leader, BCPS offers meaningful work in a community that values you.

Please note:
This position is employed by Edustaff, the district's staffing partner.

The District Substitute Teacher provides consistent instructional support within an assigned school by serving in classrooms when teachers or other instructional staff are absent. Unlike a traditional day-to-day substitute, the District Substitute Teacher reports to the district each scheduled workday and is assigned to the school location where support is most needed.

The District Substitute Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe, positive, and productive learning environment; implementing classroom lesson plans; supporting student learning and engagement; and maintaining established classroom routines and expectations. This position requires flexibility, strong classroom management, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff across multiple grade levels and instructional settings.

The District Substitute Teacher supports the district's mission tosee, challenge, and support scholars to reach their infinite potential and demonstrates a commitment to Academic Excellence, Equity, and Community.

• Report to the assigned school each scheduled workday and accept classroom or instructional assignments based on building needs.
• Provide classroom coverage for teacher absences, vacancies, meetings, professional development, or other staffing needs.
• Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher while maintaining continuity of instruction.
• Create and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
• Establish and maintain classroom routines, expectations, and appropriate student behavior.
• Engage students in learning and provide appropriate academic assistance throughout the school day.
• Adapt instruction and support, as appropriate, to meet varying student learning needs.
• Work effectively with students receiving special education services and collaborate with special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff.
• Follow school and district procedures related to student supervision, behavior, safety, confidentiality, and emergency response.
• Communicate relevant information regarding student progress, behavior, completed work, and classroom activities to the classroom teacher and/or school administrator.
• Supervise students during classroom instruction and other assigned activities, which may include arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, transitions, or other school activities.
• Collaborate professionally with teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and other school staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility when assignments or building needs change throughout the school day.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 60 college credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university, or a valid Michigan…