Substitute Teacher

Edenchristianacademy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A private Christian school in Pittsburgh seeks a dedicated teacher to integrate Biblical truths into the curriculum and foster a spiritual environment for students. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, a mature Christian faith, and be active in an evangelical church. This role involves following teaching plans, establishing discipline in the classroom, and actively participating in the students' spiritual growth. A commitment to the school's mission is essential.

Qualifications

• Mature relationship with Jesus Christ and active church participation.
• Christ-like model for students in attitude and actions.
• Acceptable PA DOE employment clearances.
• Clearances: FBI, Act 114, Act 151, Act 34 background checks dated within one year.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Basic computer skills (Gmail, Word, Excel).
• Feels called to the teaching profession.
• Possess spiritual maturity, academic ability and leadership to train up a child.

Responsibilities

• Follow teaching plans provided by teacher/principal.
• Establish a disciplined environment for learning.
• Lead prayer and assist students in spiritual development.

Skills

Basic personal computer skills

Leadership qualities

Strong communication skills

Instruction skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Description

• Follow teaching plans provided by teacher/principal
• Integrate Biblical truths throughout each of their courses in written materials and oral and written instructions to students, in furtherance of the school’s religious mission; lead in prayer with students and assist in their spiritual development.
• Establish an environment for learning that displays proper discipline both in the classroom and on school premises.

Requirements

• Have a mature relationship with Jesus Christ as his/her personal Lord and Savior and be active in an evangelical church.
• Be a Christ-like model for students in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40)
• Be supportive of the school's mission and doctrinal statements.
• Acceptable PA DOE employment clearances dated within one year: FBI Fingerprint/ Act 114 Federal Criminal Background Check (Identogo Service Code 1KG6TR), Act 151 State Child Abuse Background Report, and Act 34 PA State Police Background Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Basic personal computer skills (Gmail, Word, Excel)
• Feels called of God to the teaching profession.
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”

Physical Requirements

• Move about the classroom and supervise students during class.
• Physically accompany students in the hallways or in other places inside and outside the buildings as the students move from one location to another location on the premises.
• Have sufficient vision to allow for active supervision and interaction with students.
• Supervise students at the closing of each day as students are dismissed to buses and/or for their rides, including times of rain, snow and freezing weather
• Have the ability to quickly summon help when an emergency arises either in the classroom, gymnasium or on the playground.
• Climb the stairs to reach the classrooms/offices on the higher floors at all campuses.
• Must be able to lift boxes up to 15 lbs.