Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Forcey Christian School; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Development Opportunities

Assigned Teacher Mentor

Daily Duty-Free Lunch Break

Daily Classroom Planning Period

Collaborative Planning with Grade‑Lvl.

Opportunities for spiritual growth and

ministry

Job summary

Forcey Christian School seeks a caring, Christ-centered Long-Term Substitute Teacher for an elementary classroom to provide instructional continuity during a teacher absence. The role emphasizes a safe, engaging learning environment, academic challenge, and a biblical worldview across instruction.

The substitute will cover daily responsibilities, maintain instructional excellence, and communicate professionally with parents and staff while participating as an active school community member.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree and 3 to 4 years of experience considered.
• Teachable, flexible; classroom management is a must-have
• Experience teaching or working with elementary-aged children preferred.
• Demonstrated Christian faith consistent with the mission and values of Forcey Christian School.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, parents, and administration.
• Successful completion of all required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily instruction using the school’s approved curriculum and lesson plans.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes academic growth, positive behavior, and Christian character.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and classroom records.
• Integrate biblical principles throughout instruction whenever appropriate.
• Establish and maintain classroom expectations consistent with school policies.
• Foster a respectful, nurturing, and Christ-honoring classroom culture.
• Promote student responsibility, cooperation, and servant leadership.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Collaborate with administrators, grade-level teachers, specialists, and support staff.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Attend required faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as assigned.
• Participate in lesson planning and curriculum discussions.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school operations.

Skills

Elementary teaching experience

Christian faith aligned with school

Classroom management

Communication skills

Collaboration with staff/parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree with 3–4 years experience

Job description

Long-Term Substitute Teacher Job Post Summary

Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Elementary School
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal
Employment Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $30.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Forcey Christian School is seeking a caring, Christ-centered Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide instructional continuity in an elementary classroom during an extended teacher absence. The successful candidate will create a safe, engaging, and academically challenging learning environment while supporting the school’s mission of developing students spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally from a biblical worldview.

Long-term substitute teachers are expected to assume the classroom teacher’s daily responsibilities, maintain instructional excellence, communicate professionally with parents and staff, and actively participate as members of the school community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction

• Deliver daily instruction using the school’s approved curriculum and lesson plans.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes academic growth, positive behavior, and Christian character.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and classroom records.
• Integrate biblical principles throughout instruction whenever appropriate.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain classroom expectations consistent with school policies.
• Foster a respectful, nurturing, and Christ-honoring classroom culture.
• Promote student responsibility, cooperation, and servant leadership.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.

Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with administrators, grade-level teachers, specialists, and support staff.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Attend required faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as assigned.
• Participate in lesson planning and curriculum discussions.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree and 3 to 4 years of experience considered.
• Teachable, flexible; classroom management is a must-have
• Experience teaching or working with elementary-aged children preferred.
• Demonstrated Christian faith consistent with the mission and values of Forcey Christian School.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, parents, and administration.
• Successful completion of all required background checks.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Hourly Rate

• $25.00 per hour

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Assigned Teacher Mentor
• Daily Duty-Free Lunch Break
• Daily Classroom Planning Period
• Collaborative Planning with Grade-Level Teams
• Opportunities for spiritual growth and ministry

This position does not include medical, dental, or vision insurance benefits.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the school day.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Supervise students indoors and outdoors.
• Operate classroom technology and instructional equipment.
• Demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Model Christian character in speech, conduct, and relationships.
• Support and uphold the Statement of Faith, mission, and philosophy of Forcey Christian School.
• Participate in school prayer, chapel, devotions, and other spiritual activities.

Forcey Christian School is committed to providing an environment where students and staff are known, loved, challenged, and encouraged to grow in wisdom, knowledge, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.