Lower School Substitute Teacher

Thaden School; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Thaden School in Bentonville, AR seeks a dedicated substitute teacher/educational assistant to support Grades K–4 through absence coverage and daily classroom tasks. You will implement lesson sub plans, help manage activities, and supervise routines such as carpool and lunch, always prioritizing safety and student well-being.

The role requires strong personal character, creativity, and the ability to collaborate with lead teachers. Elementary teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Exceptional character, creativity, and intelligence to connect with students in Grades K-4.
• Elementary teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sub plans left by the teacher, including academic activities and duties such as carpool or lunch duty.
• Leave relevant notes on the day for the absent teacher.
• Maintain student safety as a priority at all times.
• Promote the School’s mission and guiding principles.
• Follow and enforce the School’s guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Exceptional character

Creativity

Intelligence

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bentonville - Bentonville, AR 72712

Role and Responsibilities

• Carry out sub plans left by the teacher, including academic activities and duties such as carpool or lunch duty.
• Leave relevant notes on the day for the absent teacher.
• Maintain student safety as a priority at all times.
• Promote the School’s mission and guiding principles.
• Follow and enforce the School’s guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

• Exceptional character, creativity, and intelligence with the versatility to work with students in Grades K-4.
• Elementary teaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy objects, sometimes exceeding 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, windy conditions, cold, snow, and ice.
• Occasionally required to bend, twist, or climb.
• Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.