Elementary School Substitute Teacher

Pine Forge, PA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Washington, DC is seeking a Substitute Teacher responsible for supervising students in the absence of their regular teacher. The role requires managing classroom behavior, interpreting lesson plans, and creating reports for the permanent teacher. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field, and clearances for background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must complete a Fingerprint and Background Check clearance.
• Practicing member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is required.
• Sterling Volunteers clearance is needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students when the regular teacher is absent.
• Manage classroom behavior and interpret lesson plans.
• Create reports for the permanent teacher.

Skills

Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages

Excellent people skills

Flexibility and critical-thinking skills

Strong English verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in education

Job description

Responsibilities

The Substitute Teacher will supervise students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. The duties include managing classroom behavior, quickly interpreting lesson plans and creating reports to inform the students’ permanent teacher of their success. Also, the Substitute Teacher will need to effectively manage and instruct the class from roll call through tidying up the classroom after the students have left.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferably in education
• Fingerprint and Background Check clearance
• Practicing member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Sterling Volunteers clearance

Qualifications/Assignments

• Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages
• Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
• Excellent people skills
• General knowledge of several subjects
• Flexibility and critical-thinking skills and patience
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills