Minister - Substitute Teacher

Lake Mead Christian Academy Inc; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Lake Mead Christian Academy Inc in Henderson, Nevada, is seeking a part-time Substitute Teacher responsible for the well-being and safety of students. This involves maintaining an effective classroom environment, taking attendance, and following lesson plans.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate a supportive and Christ-centered approach, possess a Bachelor’s degree in education, and have excellent communication skills. Experience in a classroom setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and patience in scheduling.
• Confidence and proficiency in giving instruction.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment conducive to learning.
• Supervise the classroom of an absent teacher.
• Ensure students are never left unattended.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in education

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Lake Mead Christian Ministries (LMCM) Minister- Substitute Teacher

Job Type: Part Time

Department: Education (Lake Mead Christian Academy)

Reports to: Elementary, Middle School, and/or High School Principal

Compensation: $15/hour

Job Summary

A substitute school teacher is responsible for the well‑being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum. Other duties may include enforcing classroom and school rules, observing and evaluating student performance, and grading homework and tests.

Required Spiritual Qualities

• Acknowledges Christ as Savior and lives life as His disciple
• Supports LMCM Mission by making disciples of Jesus Christ through our community involvement
• Demonstrates spiritual flourishing through prayer, Bible study, and outreach to others
• Believes the Bible to be the inspired, authoritative, and inerrant Word of God
• Agrees with and actively supports the LMCM Statement of Faith
• Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people
• Have a Christ‑centered home
• Attends and actively participates in a local evangelical church

Essential Job Functions

• Creates an environment conducive to learning, while upholding the core LMCA values of Love, Security, Quality, Accessibility, and Stewardship
• Supervises the classroom of an absent teacher
• Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom
• Follow the teacher’s instructions for the lesson plan, or create a lesson plan if none is available
• Records attendance according to school procedure
• Assign homework according to the lesson plan
• Supplement the lesson plan with other classroom activities, if time allows
• Maintains discipline in the classroom and fosters a safe, productive learning environment following school policies
• Compiles a report for the teacher that includes student attendance, lesson‑plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments
• Updates personal and contact information with the Office
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom (straightens chairs and tables, clears whiteboard, etc.)
• Indicates to students, at the beginning of class, the basic expectations for behavior in the class per LMCM policy
• Knows & understands emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned
• Knows & understands procedures for referring students who have disciplinary problems
• Knows & understands school procedures and regulations
• Maintains maximum availability to accept assignments
• Executes lesson plans consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum
• Establishes an orderly classroom environment and provides a positive learning experience

Qualifications

• Flexibility and patience in scheduling
• Confidence and proficiency in giving instruction
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pass a background check
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in education - preferred

Experience

• Classroom experience preferred
• Computer Skills (word processing skills, Google suite, electronic presentation skills, internet navigation skills, email management, etc.)