Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Edenton-Chowan Schools - Multiple Schools, Edenton, North Carolina

Job opened; posting until filled; starting date: immediately.

Job . Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled. Posted:
Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC).

Reports to Principal or Assistant Principal.

Purpose:

To organize and present instruction in an environment that helps students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

The substitute teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time‑on‑task.

The substitute teacher enforces established rules and procedures; follows established set of rules regarding student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities; follows established set of rules regarding student movement in the classroom; frequently monitors behavior of all students during whole‑class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student.

The substitute teacher facilitates the lesson or instructional activity according to the teacher or Principal’s instructions/lesson plans; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations; assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success;

asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success; conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding; makes transitions between lessons and instructional activities efficiently and smoothly; makes sure the assignment is clear; summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end.

The substitute teacher maintains clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during class work to check all students’ performance; routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time.

The substitute teacher provides feedback on correctness or incorrectness of in‑class work to encourage student growth; affirms a correct oral response appropriately, and moves on; provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time.

The substitute teacher follows the instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system‑wide curricular goals; maintains accurate records to document student performance; has an instructional plan that matches/aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty; uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program.

The substitute teacher treats all students fairly and equitably; interacts effectively with students, co‑workers, parents, and the community.

The substitute teacher carries out non‑instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.

Performs other related work as required.

High school diploma or G.E.D. and completion of Effective Teacher Training.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with…