Permanent Substitute Teacher Support, Grades 4-6

The Vanguard School; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard School is seeking an Elementary Aide / Permanent Substitute Teacher Support for grades 4-6. This role provides general assistance to teachers and administration and supports reading and math groups while maintaining thorough records of student progress.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction from a set curriculum, supervising students during non-instruction periods, assisting with clerical duties, and health-related tasks. The position is non-exempt with 195 annual days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and completion of Substitute Teacher Licensure.
• Substitute Teacher Authorizations | CDE (state.co.us).
• Ability to support reading and math achievement within small groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction using a set curriculum to plan daily activities in reading and math.
• Support school operations and supervise students during non-instruction time.
• Assist with student health and administer first aid when needed.
• Provide clerical support to homeroom teachers (grading, copying, filing, bulletin boards).
• May serve as substitute when necessary and work cooperatively with staff.

Education

High School diploma

Substitute Teacher Licensure

Substitute Teacher Authorizations | CDE (state.co.us)

Job description

Elementary Aide / Permanent Substitute Teacher Support, Grades 4-6

Salary:$18.36 per hour

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Non-Exempt / timekeeping required.

Annual Days: 195

Start Date: November 2026

General Purpose:

The Permanent Substitute will provide general assistance and support to teachers and administration. To support our achievement-based group model for reading and math. Elementary Groups Teacher will teach two reading and two math groups independently to include grading, keeping thorough up to date records, and communicating with parents about their child’s progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver highly effective instruction using a set curriculum to plan daily instructional activities that promote achievement in reading and math.
• Support school operations.
• Effectively interact with students in such areas as problem solving, conflict resolution, self-discipline, etc. during non-class time. Supervise and support students in non-instructional areas such as student lunch programs, car line duty, crossing guard duty, actively monitoring recess, and transitions between classes and buildings.
• Regularly assist with student health, including administration of first aid
• Provides support to homeroom teachers to include assigned clerical duties, grading, making copies, filing papers, changing bulletin boards, etc.
• May serve in a substitute role, when necessary, Support the school’s mission through fidelity to policies and practices.
• Work cooperatively with school staff and administration.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

As needed or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma AND completion of Substitute Teacher Licensure

Substitute Teacher Authorizations | CDE (state.co.us)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) a lifetime monthly benefit in retirement.

DISCLAIMERS

• You are required to disclose relevant issues related to criminal history, employment history, and licensure history in order to apply.
• All employees must submit to and pass a CBI / FBI fingerprint background check as a condition of employment.
• The Vanguard School is subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or ancestry in its programs and activities.
• Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.