Elementary Building Substitute

Sylvania; Niles Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Community Schools is seeking a dynamic Elementary Building Substitute for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports daily classroom coverage with professionalism and strong communication while interacting with students, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities include following lesson plans, maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment, supervising students, and reporting concerns to the principal as needed. Occasional cross-building assignments may occur.

Qualifications

• Daily attendance is required.
• Certification statuses include Michigan Teaching Certificate (Substitute Permit not required).
• Out of State Teaching Certificate with 60+ credit hours accepted.
• Temporary Teaching Authorization may be used.
• Transcripts showing 60+ credit hours and 2.0 GPA required.

Responsibilities

• Report daily to Elementary School to serve as substitute teacher for any class lacking coverage.
• If no substitution is needed, may be assigned to other buildings or support positions within the district.
• Review and follow provided lesson plans, schedules, and school expectations.
• Provide instruction and activities appropriate to the assigned grade level and classroom setting.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive learning environment.
• Supervise students during instructional time and transitions, addressing safety concerns.
• Monitor participation and progress, and provide assistance as needed.
• Follow health, safety, and confidentiality procedures communicated by the school.
• Report significant concerns to the principal or designee.
• Maintain accurate notes on work, attendance, and events requiring follow-up.
• Protect confidential student and school information per policies.
• Perform other duties as directed by the principal or designee.

Skills

Daily attendance

Strong communication

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

60+ credit hours transcripts with GPA 2.0

Current Michigan Teaching Certificate (Substitute Permit not required)

Out of State Teaching Certificate with 60+ credits

Temporary Teaching Authorization

Certified Teacher Positions

Job description

Niles Community Schools

Elementary Building Substitute

September, 15, 2026

Full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year

Reports to: Elementary School Principal (or designee)

Rate of Pay: $120.00 per day

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic building substitute. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Required Qualifications:

• Hired through EduStaff


• Daily attendance is required


• Certified Teacher Positions


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  • Temporary Teaching Authorization
  
  
  • Current Michigan Teaching Certificate (Substitute Permit not required
  
  
  
  


• Non-Certified Permitted Teacher Positions/Rates of Pay


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  • Transcripts with a total of 60+ credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA from accredited colleges/universities
  
  
  • Current Michigan Teaching Certificate (Substitute Permit not required)
  
  
  • Out of State Teaching Certificate accompanied by an undergraduate transcript from a two or four-year accredited college/university showing 60* credit hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt to change in assignments


• Flexibility


• Positive working relationships with teenagers


• Confidentiality

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Elementary School each day students are in session to serve in the capacity of a substitute teacher for any class that is not covered


• In the event that no substitute is needed, the building substitute may be assigned to other buildings in the district or other support positions within the high school


• Review and follow lesson plans, schedules, classroom procedures, and school expectations provided by the classroom teacher or school administration.


• Provide instruction, learning activities, and student support appropriate to the assigned grade level, subject area, and classroom setting.


• Maintain a safe, respectful, orderly, and inclusive learning environment using established classroom-management practices.


• Actively supervise students during classroom instruction and, as assigned, during arrival, dismissal, passing periods, lunch recess, or other school activities by monitoring student behavior and the surrounding environment, recognizing verbal, visual, behavioral, and environmental cues, and responding promptly to safety concerns or requests for assistance.


• Monitor student participation and work, provide reasonable assistance, and adapt within the scope of the provided lesson plan and school direction.


• Follow student health, safety, emergency, confidentiality, behavior-support, and accommodation procedures communicated by the school.


• Promptly report significant behavioral, safety, medical, or other concerns to the principal, designee, or appropriate school employee. Communication with parents or guardians should occur only when directed by authorized school personnel.


• Maintain accurate notes regarding completed work, attendance information when assigned, classroom events, and any matters requiring follow-up by the regular teacher or administration.


• Protect confidential student and school information and comply with applicable Edustaff, district, and school policies and procedures.


• Perform other related duties consistent with the assignment and as directed by the building principal or designee.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) or compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Director of Personnel, compliance.officer@nilesschools or 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.