Substitute Teacher

Edkey® Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Edkey® Inc. in Mesa, AZ seeks a flexible substitute teacher to support K-8 classrooms by following lesson plans with fidelity, maintaining a safe and respectful environment, and guiding student engagement.

The role may involve substituting across grade levels; duties include taking attendance, reporting concerns, leaving notes for the returning teacher, and upholding school policies. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior experience working with children or in a classroom setting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage groups of children, and maintain classroom order.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Follow and implement the teachers lesson plans and classroom routines with fidelity.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and positive classroom environment that aligns with school-wide expectations.
• Manage student behavior in a manner consistent with the school's behavior policies.
• Provide clear instructions and support to students while promoting engagement and learning.
• Take attendance and report any student issues or concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch and dismissal as assigned.
• Leave detailed notes for the returning teacher summarizing the day's activities and any notable student behavior or issues.
• Protect the confidentiality of students and staff in accordance with school policy and legal requirements.
• Follow all school policies, including safety procedures and code of conduct expectations.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Following instructions

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Follow and implement the teachers the teachers lesson plans and classroom routines with fidelity.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and positive classroom environment that aligns with school-wide expectations.
• Manage student behavior in a manner consistent with the school's behavior policies.
• Provide clear instructions and support to students while promoting engagement and learning.
• Take attendance and report any student issues or concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch and dismissal as assigned.
• Leave detailed notes for the returning teacher summarizing the day's activities and any notable student behavior or issues.
• Protect the confidentiality of students and staff in accordance with school policy and legal requirements.
• Follow all school policies, including safety procedures and code of conduct expectations.

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Follow and implement the teachers the teachers lesson plans and classroom routines with fidelity.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and positive classroom environment that aligns with school-wide expectations.
• Manage student behavior in a manner consistent with the school's behavior policies.
• Provide clear instructions and support to students while promoting engagement and learning.
• Take attendance and report any student issues or concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch and dismissal as assigned.
• Leave detailed notes for the returning teacher summarizing the day's activities and any notable student behavior or issues.
• Protect the confidentiality of students and staff in accordance with school policy and legal requirements.
• Follow all school policies, including safety procedures and code of conduct expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Prior experience working with children or in a classroom setting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage groups of children, and maintain classroom order.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and reliability.

Work Environment

• May substitute in various grade levels (K-8), including general education and special education settings.
• May be called on short notice