Substitute Teacher

Silverdale Baptist Academy; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverdale Baptist Academy in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a seasonal Substitute Teacher to support daily classroom instruction. You will implement lesson plans, monitor student progress, and maintain a safe, orderly environment under the direction of the absent teacher and school leadership.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred), strong communication skills, and a genuine love for children.

Qualifications

• Must have evidence of salvation and understanding of the Gospel.
• Agree with Guiding Principles/Policies and school handbook.
• Love for children and school community.
• Maturity and good mental health.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Implement and teach lesson plans as directed by the absent teacher or consult with principal or staff.
• Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom and follow school procedures.
• Follow the teacher’s lesson plans.
• Monitor student work and maintain safety.
• Leave notes and complete Substitute Teacher forms.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Classroom management

Communication

Discipline

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Silverdale Baptist Academy - Chattanooga, TN 37421, Position Type: Seasonal

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Evidence of salvation and an understanding of the Gospel
• Agreement with the Guiding Principles/Policies and understanding of the school handbook policies
• Love for children/students and our school community
• Maturity
• Good mental health
• Able to implement and teach lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consult with principal or other responsible staff if lesson plan is not provided
• Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school
• Follow the teacher’s lesson plans
• Monitors student’s work closely utilizing proximity control
• Leaves notes for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day or completes a Substitute Teacher Report Form
• Communicate in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
• Keep records on attendance, accidents, and incidents
• Protect students, equipments, materials, and facilities
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Maintain professional confidence with any information about the school (pupils, parents, teacher, principal) which might be gained while substituting

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s and beyond preferred
• Valid teaching certificate preferred
• Experience working with children and students preferred
• Ability to communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others
• Ability to follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting of up to approximately 30lbs
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Ability to pass a background check