Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

Teach Iowa Ottumwa Christian School - Ottumwa, Iowa

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Job : 5655858

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 20, 2026 11:12 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Substitute Teacher Job Description

• Report to the main office and sign in on the page designated. Given sufficient advance notice, the substitute should report no later than 7:45 am.
• Teachers are required to work 7:45 am-4:00 pm daily. If a weather delay is in effect report no later than 9:45 am.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all students and personnel.
• Please locate and look through the sub folder/tub for additional instructions.
• Report the lunch count (paper form) to the cafeteria manager in the main office no later than 8:30 am.
• Report attendance for all class periods in your sub notes.
• Familiarize yourself with the building as time permits and introduce yourself to the neighboring teachers.
• Note fire drill, tornado and all emergency procedures and exits.
• Have walkie-talkies on and with you from 7:45 am-4:00 pm.
• Always be appropriately dressed and well groomed.
• Follow the lesson plans and notes of the regular classroom teacher as much as possible. Use materials provided.
• Supervise hallways as students enter and leave the building and between classes.
• Supervise any Chapel or recess duties that the regular teacher is responsible for.
• Report any serious illnesses or accidents to the office manager and/ or principal.
• Put all materials and equipment back in place at the end of the day.
• Sub Notes - leave a brief summary of how the day went (absences, work not completed, behavioral issues, etc.)
• Lock all windows, turn out lights, turn off air conditioner/fans/heater, etc. in the classroom.
• Sign out in the main office. At this time report any concerns you may have concerning your time at the school to the principal.

• If you are subbing for an extended amount of time, attend any teacher meetings held. If in doubt, ask the principal.

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Tracey Menninga, Head of School
• Ottumwa Christian School
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• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).