Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

2025 - 2026 School Year

About Ivywood Classical Academy

Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school that educates students using the virtues-based and rigorous classical education tradition. The classical curriculum is time-tested, research-based, and is proven to develop children into thoughtful, caring, educated, freethinking young adults. The curriculum emphasizes an education in the humanities, sciences, and arts, and integrates Spanish and Latin language to promote depth in learning.

Ivywood strives to produce students of high moral character who understand the world and what it means to be a contributing member of society. We place a strong focus on the why behind our lessons, which fosters a love for learning and inspires wonder in our students. Ivywood Classical Academy is a proud Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative (BCSI) Member School.

Position Summary

To seamlessly integrate into various classrooms, fostering a dynamic learning environment that maintains the continuity of education in the absence of the regular teacher. The aim is to adeptly execute provided lesson plans, ensuring engaged student participation and academic progress. With a commitment to upholding established routines and discipline, the substitute teacher creates a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere that promotes responsible citizenship and mutual respect.

This position will support and uphold the mission and vision of the classical academy.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Management:

* Maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.

* Upholds established routines and procedures of the school and assigned classroom.

* Provides a classroom atmosphere based on firm, fair, and consistent practices, fostering respect for individual children and responsible citizenship development.

Curriculum and Instruction:

* Follows lesson plans left by the absent teacher, ensuring seamless instruction.

* Instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.

* Plans appropriate learning activities when lesson plans are incomplete, aligning with grade level and subject.

Student Behavior and Discipline:

* Oversees student behavior during class, between classes, and lunch periods.

* Implements the regular teacher's discipline plan.

Academic Engagement and Support:

* Motivates students to achieve their highest potential through assignments, activities, and relationships.

* Utilizes resources effectively to support learning within the classroom, Academy, and community.

Professionalism and Improvement:

* Demonstrates professionalism and ethical behavior.

* Strives for continuous improvement in teaching methods, techniques, and interpersonal relationships.

* Displays personal qualities that reflect positively on oneself, the Academy, and the collective group.

Additional Responsibilities:

* Assumes any duties assigned by the school leader.

* Promotes responsible citizenship through role modeling.

* Understands, communicates, and enforces the Student Code of Conduct.

* Uses technology effectively for instruction, record-keeping, and communication.

* Ensures safety and orderliness of the learning environment and appropriate use of facilities and equipment.

* Supports the overall effectiveness of the Academy by assisting during peak periods or when there's an overload of duties.

Qualifications:

* A minimum of 60 college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

* Able to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data, and as a tool to aid effective communications.

* Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Desired

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or Valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate.

* Knowledge and skills working with staff, students and parents from all backgrounds.

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our full list of benefits here
- Work Location:

14356 Genoa Ct, Plymouth, MI 48170

How to Apply

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Working for Choice Schools Associates

Ivywood Classical Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model, Ivywood Classical Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state.

The Classical Model will…