Substitute Teacher

Job Title:

Substitute Teacher
Position Type:
Staff, Exempt, Part-time

Reports to:

Division Head
Typical

Hours:

On call, full or half days during the school year
Pay Range: $240 for full day; $120 for half-day

Start Date:

Ongoing recruitment

Location:

Redmond, WA

Make a difference. Choose when you work. Earn $240 per day.

The Bear Creek School is seeking dependable, caring individuals to join our team of Substitute Teachers. When our teachers are away, you will step into the classroom, follow their lesson plans, and help students stay engaged, supported, and ready to learn. You will work with students from K-12 and report to the Division Head.

Whether you are an experienced educator, exploring teaching as a career, or simply looking for purposeful, flexible work, substitute teaching at Bear Creek is a meaningful way to use your gifts while supporting our students and mission.

How assignments work:
Substitute assignments are offered through Frontline, our absence management system, and are typically posted 7-14 days in advance. You choose which assignments to accept, and you are always free to decline the ones that don’t fit your schedule.

Our substitute incentive program rewards you for coming back:

• 25 cumulative days in one school year = $500
• 50 cumulative days in one school year = $1,000
• 75 cumulative days in one school year = $1,500
• 100 cumulative days in one school year = $2,000

The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian school serving students from preschool through grade 12 in Redmond, Washington. Our mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.

With small class sizes of around 18 students, every student is known and valued, and our faculty and staff are quick to welcome and support substitutes. All employees support the school’s Mission Statement and Statement of Faith.

Your schedule, your availability. Accept the substitute opportunities that work for you.
Every day is different. Work with a variety of students, grade levels, and subjects.
Do work that matters. Help students have a successful day of learning when their teacher is away.
Build your experience. Explore teaching or strengthen your classroom skills without committing to a full-time position.

• Follow the lesson plans and instructions left by the classroom teacher
• Lead students through the day’s lessons, activities, and assignments
• Create a calm, caring, and orderly classroom where students can learn
• Take attendance and leave a clear summary of the day for the teacher
• Collect completed work and note any academic or behavioral concerns
• Follow the school’s safety, security, and student conduct procedures
• Help supervise hallways, study periods, recess, and lunch as assigned
• Support the mission of The Bear Creek School and contribute to a caring, collaborative community
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  None

• Competitive daily pay: $240 per full day and $120 per half day
• Substitute incentive bonuses of up to $2,000 per school year
• Flexible, on-call scheduling that fits your availability
• Complimentary school lunch on the days you substitute
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your household
• Costco membership reimbursement and Passport discount program

We want every substitute to feel prepared and welcomed. You have the opportunity to shadow before your first assignment, and division staff are available throughout the day to answer questions. Teachers leave clear plans, and our close-knit faculty are glad to support you. Substitute teaching at Bear Creek is also a great way to gain classroom experience and get…