Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Indy West Christian School is seeking a mature Christian individual to fill a long-term substitute teaching opening. The ideal candidate has prior teaching experience, the ability to lead and instruct children of all ages, collaborate with a team, and create a positive classroom environment.

Required Personal and Spiritual Qualities

It is expected that the Long-Term Substitute Teacher will:

• Have and maintain a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
• Believe and actively support the school's Statement of Faith.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God's biblical standards for sexual conduct. (Luke 6:40).
• Live by the School's Lifestyle Statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.
• Be a person of integrity.
• Exhibit evidence of spiritual maturity and a clear Christian testimony.
• Be an active member of an evangelical church.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position, as described below, in a joyful, stable, and efficient manner.

Required Professional Qualities

It is expected that the Long-Term Substitute Teacher will possess:

• A valid and current Substitute Teacher permit
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in education)
• Prior teaching experience
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages
• General knowledge of several subjects
• Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
• Flexibility and critical thinking skills
• Patience

Essential Job Functions - Accountabilities

It is expected that the Long-Term Substitute Teachers will:

• Develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans.
• Communicate with students and parents on a regular basis.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Implement established discipline plan and manage school wide expectations for the classroom.
• Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
• Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, or project work
• Maintain accurate grades for each student.
• Maintain accurate attendance record as established by school policy.
• Inform students, parents, and administration of progress or deficiencies and give timely notice of academic and behavioral events.
• Maintain classroom and materials in a clean, attractive, and orderly manner
• Execute all non-instructional duties relevant to the position as assigned by the principal (recess, lunch, car line, etc.).
• Attend special events of the school as deemed required by the school administration.
• Attend scheduled in-service, committee, divisional, faculty, and parent meetings
• Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and co-workers.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in all relationships and in dealing with conflict.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.