Permanent Guest Teacher

Siloam Springs School District; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Siloam Springs School District is looking for a Permanent Guest Teacher to provide reliable instructional support by filling in for absent teachers on a daily basis. This full-time role involves maintaining a positive classroom environment and supporting students across various grade levels and subjects. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience working with children in educational settings. The position follows the district academic calendar and complies with the district’s guest teacher pay scale for salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Prior experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned school daily and cover classes as needed.
• Provide instruction following lesson plans prepared by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain classroom management and a safe learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Title: Permanent Guest Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal
Contract:178
Location: Assigned School(s) within the District

Position Summary

The Permanent Guest Teacher provides reliable instructional support by filling in for absent teachers on a daily basis. This role ensures continuity of learning, maintains a positive classroom environment, and supports the academic mission of the district. Permanent Guest Teachers are assigned to a home school (or group of schools) and must be available to cover immediate instructional needs as they arise throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the assigned school each day and be ready to cover classes as needed, including last-minute or same-day assignments.
• Provide instruction following lesson plans prepared by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain classroom management, discipline, and a safe learning environment.
• Adapt quickly to different grade levels, subject areas, and student needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student learning and classroom operations.
• Take attendance, supervise students, and follow school policies and procedures.
• Report student progress, behavior, and incidents to the appropriate staff.
• When not assigned to a classroom, assist with school-wide duties (e.g., small group support, hall or lunch supervision, clerical support).

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Prior experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple grade levels and subjects.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Follows the district academic calendar.
• Full-time position with daily reporting to the assigned school.
• Annual Salary and benefits according to the district’s guest teacher pay scale.