Job DetailsJob Location: San Antonio Christian School - San Antonio, TX 78259Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: Associates DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Substitute
San Antonio Christian School is seeking a dynamic, experienced and collaborative leader to serve as a substitute. Located on a beautiful 71-acre campus, SACS is a non-denominational covenant Christian school with small class sizes and quality academics, coupled with a wide range of art and athletic opportunities which provide students with a Christ-centered education while fostering a life of faith and service. We are seeking dependable and adaptable individuals to join our team as substitute. In a teacher substitute role, you will provide instruction and classroom management in the absence of the regular teacher, following lesson plans and ensuring a positive, productive learning environment. In other substitute positions, this individual will be serving the needs of that department. Strong communication, flexibility, and a commitment to student success are essential. This is an on-call position with opportunities to support various grade levels, subjects, and departments.
This person shall be spiritually mature and shall instill a life of Faith, Character, and Academic Excellence in those around them, adhering to SACS Heart of a Lion Core Values.
HEART OF A LION CORE VALUES
- Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach.
- Lives out and promotes the school’s values. Including, demonstrating a humble and teachable spirit.
- Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and prepared to assist them in that task.
- Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go.” Prov. 22:6 (NIV).
- Memorize and help fulfill the school’s mission statement.
- Believe and support the school’s statement of faith.
- Lives by the school’s lifestyle statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uphold ethical, honest, and respectful conduct in personal and professional matters, appreciating the diversity of conservative Christianity and following the Matthew 18 principle for conflict resolution.
- Maintain an excellent working knowledge of all policies procedures and handbooks.
- Demonstrate the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality concerning the sharing of information.
- Demonstrate emotional stability, objectivity, flexibility, and optimism in dealing with everyday stress and communicating the Gospel of Christ.
- Maintain a clean, modest, and tasteful personal appearance that models Christian values and follows school policy.
- Participate and lead orientations, trainings, meetings, development programs, and activities that support the school's mission and vision, and model good attendance and punctuality.
- Cultivate volunteer efforts in support of communication and marketing goals.
- Attend as needed evening and weekend school activities and events.
- Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
- Willing to participate in continuing education opportunities that will increase proficiency and job skills.
JOB DUTIES COMPETENCIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Duties
- Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher. (*Long-term Substitute Teachers may have planning and assessment responsibilities as directed by the respective building principal for the long-term assignment.)
- Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
- Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, and clears whiteboard, etc.
- Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classroom assigned.
- Knows school procedures and regulations.
- Maintains a positive and collaborative climate across departments.
- Assists younger students should “accident”/sickness occurs when subbing in the elementary school.
- Seeks assistance when needed.
- Apply appropriate discipline structure as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Supervises extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
Clinic Duties
- Provide Basic Medical Care: Administer first aid, treat minor injuries, and care for students with illnesses or medical conditions during the school day.
- Administer Medications: Dispense prescribed medications to students in accordance with healthcare plans and school policies.
- Manage Student Health Plans: Monitor and implement care for students with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or allergies, following individualized health plans.
- Maintain Health Records: Accurately document student visits, treatments, and medication administration while maintaining confidentiality.
- Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly and effectively in medical emergencies, providing initial care and contacting emergency services if needed.
Office/Other Support Duties
- Front Desk Management: Greet visitors, answer phones, and assist with inquiries, ensuring a welcoming and professional front office environment.
- Clerical Support: Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, copying, and distributing materials as needed.
- Student Assistance: Support students by delivering messages, helping with attendance, and managing check-ins/outs.
- Staff Support: Assist department with various tasks, communications, and assigned duties.
- Maintain Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information, including student and staff records, with discretion and professionalism.
QualificationsQualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree. Substitute teaching experience preferred.
- Able to handle multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity regarding sensitive employee information with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
- Strong technology skills with knowledge of standard software in Microsoft Office and variety of programs.
- Acknowledge Christ as Lord and Savior and be an active member of a local evangelical church that aligns with the school’s essential beliefs, Nicene Creed, and statement of faith.
- Must pass a criminal background check and have reliable transportation.
Minimum Physical Requirements
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Use repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements.
- Stoop, bend, push, kneel, squat, pull, reach, stand, walk, and sit.
- Exercise mobility to promptly move around campus.
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
- Be outdoors for extended periods of time year-round.
- Travel locally, as well as nationally as needed.
- Evening and weekend work as needed.
Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of staff in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.