Full Time Building Substitute Teacher

Distinctive Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Full-Time Building Substitute Teacher in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves maintaining educational continuity in class, managing a conducive learning environment, and effectively implementing lesson plans. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and a Substitute Teaching License, ensuring the delivery of quality instruction and support for all students.

Benefits

25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually

403b match

Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Professional development including tuition reimbursement

Gym and wellness discounts

12 weeks family paid leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Substitute Teaching License necessary.
• Familiarity with Google Suite software.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Maintain a safe educational atmosphere.
• Implement lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Substitute Teaching License

Tools

Google Suite

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Title: Substitute Teacher

Location: 1309 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Reports To: Principal

Salary Range: $42,029

Career Level: Substitute Teacher

Employee Type: Full Time

Start Date: August 2025

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Position Overview

Substitute Teacher is responsible for the delivery of specified course content in the absence of the classroom teacher. Responsible for providing a safe educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Substitute Teacher workday corresponds with the teacher’s workday.

Job Responsibilities

Instructional Strategies

• Teach scheduled classes
• Implement lesson plans, routines, and expectations set forth by the classroom teacher
• Develop and maintain a positive learning environment
• Implement effective management procedures and routines
• Maintain the confidentiality of student Information, grades, and school personnel
• Take precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised
• Consult with the grade level/content team to resolve questions and/or concerns
• Follow all campus procedures and schedules
• Promote the proper use and care of materials, tools, and school property
• Supervises non-classroom duties when assigned
• Provide impromptu lesson plan or activity that is developmentally appropriate as needed
• Assist students with their coursework towards mastery
• Assume all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher
• Adapt instructional approach to meet the unique individual needs of the students
• Provide detailed notes and summary on work completed
  
  

Communication

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, families, and community members
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
  
  

For Long Term Assignments: durations of two plus weeks

In addition to the instructional and communication responsibilities above, long term assigned will also require the following:

Added Instructional Strategies

• Develop lesson plans for length of assignment. (Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.)
• Grade student work, provide feedback, enter grades in online gradebook/reporting system, and provide summative course grade in partnership with certified staff member
• Conduct family conferences as requested
  
  

Culture: Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the school district

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Perform teaching related duties of the assigned school including covering another class during an absent teacher’s planning period, lunchroom duty, hall duty, bus duty and /or playground duty. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Provide a safe learning environment and deploy proper classroom management strategies
  
  

Job Requirements (minimum)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications

• Substitute Teaching License
• Technology demands:
• Familiar with cloud based software solutions (Google Suite)
• Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position
  

Physical demands: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing.

Benefits

Applicable for FT Direct Hires ONLY

• 25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403b match
• Fully match up to 3%
• 50% match up to 5%
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts
• And more
  

Description Disclaimer: Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

EEO: Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or call 773.828.4191

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs and Primary and Secondary Education

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