Long Term Sub: Early Childhood Teacher

DuPage ROE; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Substitute Teacher responsible for providing instructional coverage in the absence of certified staff. Candidates must hold a valid Illinois educator license and be prepared to manage classroom activities effectively. Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential, with Spanish speaking as a preferred qualification. The position is available from mid-August through mid-October with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Substitute Teaching License required.
• Prior experience in the assigned subject area preferred.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibilities of the absent teacher, follows lesson plans provided.
• Evaluates student growth and keeps records.
• Creates a positive learning environment and manages student behavior.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Rapport Building

Spanish Speaking

Education

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License

Substitute Teaching License

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Position Type:
Substitute/ Substitute Teacher

Date Posted:
6/9/2025

Location:
John Schroder Early Childhood Center

District:
Lombard Elementary District 44

Assumes all responsibilities or, and duties assigned to, the absent certified staff member.

Follows and presents lessons as outlined and described in materials prepared by the absent teacher if available.

Executes all necessary planning, organization, student evaluation and grade reporting.

Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classrooms to which they are assigned.

Supervises and accounts for students in and out of classroom activities during the working day.

Develops rapport with students and serves as a positive role model.

Evaluates student academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents, if appropriate, through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.

Implements appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

Manages student behavior in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and behavior problems.

Creates an effective environment for learning by classroom technology when appropriate.

Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.

Reports to the building principal or their designee to share issues or concerns.

Adheres to all procedures as delineated in the District 44 Substitute Handbook.

Keeps current with best practices and requirements as they relate to the job assignment.

Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and classroom management.

Ability to develop a quick rapport with students, building staff, and administration.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively -- written and verbal.

Proficient use of Google Suite and student information systems.

Maintain professional appearance.

Ability to perform non-medical duties, such as hygiene, diapering, feeding with or without accommodations if needed (primarily at the Early Childhood Center).

Follow all Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Frequent walking.
• Occasional lifting to 25 pounds or more (if moving classroom equipment, assisting with diapering/toileting services, etc.)

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Frequent walking.

Occasional lifting to 25 pounds or more (if moving classroom equipment, assisting with diapering/toileting services, etc.)

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Substitute Teaching License

Prior experience teaching in the subject area of the assigned classroom.

Spanish speaking

Performance is evaluated regularly by the building principal.

Long-Term Substitute: Early Childhood Teacher
Mid-August through Mid-October
$140/Day, Day 1-30
$200/Day, Day 31+

JOB GOAL: Responsible for providing classroom coverage for a certified staff member who is absent for an extended period of time. Provide students with appropriate supervision, learning activities and experiences, in the academic area assigned to help them fulfill their potential intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes all responsibilities or, and duties assigned to, the absent certified staff member.
• Follows and presents lessons as outlined and described in materials prepared by the absent teacher if available.
• Executes all necessary planning, organization, student evaluation and grade reporting.
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classrooms to which they are assigned.
• Supervises and accounts for students in and out of classroom activities during the working day.
• Develops rapport with students and serves as a positive role model.
• Evaluates student academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents, if appropriate, through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
• Implements appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Manages student behavior in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and behavior problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning by classroom technology when appropriate.
• Upholds computer technology acceptable use policies.
• Reports to the building principal or their designee to share issues or concerns.
• Adheres to all procedures as delineated in the District 44 Substitute Handbook.
• Keeps current with best practices and requirements as they relate to the job assignment.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and classroom management.
• Ability to develop a quick rapport with students, building staff, and administration.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively -- written and verbal.
• Proficient use of Google Suite and student information systems.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Ability to perform non-medical duties, such as hygiene, diapering, feeding with or without accommodations if needed (primarily at the Early Childhood Center).
• Follow all Board of Education policies.
• Physical Demands:
  • Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Frequent walking.
  • Occasional lifting to 25 pounds or more (if moving classroom equipment, assisting with diapering/toileting services, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or Substitute Teaching License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience teaching in the subject area of the assigned classroom.
• Spanish speaking

EVALUATION:

• Performance is evaluated regularly by the building principal.