Substitute Teacher

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA); Stow (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA) seeks a dedicated classroom support staff member to assist the primary teacher with implementing instructional programs and guiding students toward academic achievement.

You will engage students, follow established lesson plans, and uphold CVCA’s biblical mission in daily classroom activities, while incorporating technology to enhance learning and maintain a respectful, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or commensurate experience.
• Appropriate Ohio Department of Education licensure.
• Ability to model a Christ-centered approach in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans and implement instructional activities.
• Engage students with clear instructions and classroom management.
• Maintain policies from handbooks and communicate with families and staff.
• Create a safe, respectful classroom environment aligned with CVCA values.
• Integrate Chromebooks and technology to enhance learning.
• Support primary teacher and assist with routine tasks.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Strong communication

Team player

Christian worldview

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Ohio licensure

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Biblical Principles and Expectations:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further CVCA’s mission to educate and cultivate servants for Christ.

Ministry Overview

The Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is a non-profit ministry that is dedicated to “Educating and Cultivating Servants for Christ”. We are a middle and senior high school committed to high academic standards. Our biblically-integrated, college-preparatory curriculum is delivered by a dedicated staff of Christian professionals. We are committed to teaching from a biblical worldview and philosophy. We are committed to providing our students with experiences that will foster in them a servant’s heart, including extra-curricular activities, inter-scholastic athletics, music, theater, short-term mission trips, and numerous service opportunities. CVCA aims to create a Christian school community characterized by transforming relationships that produce a lived-out faith in the lives of our students, our faculty and our staff.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds CVCA in prayer
• Participates in chapel as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with CVCA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Core Values, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Job Summary

Provide support by implementing the instructional programs designed by the primary teacher. Guide and motivate students to reach their full academic potential

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Carefully follow and implement all lesson plans
• Engage students in the days activities, with clear instructions and understanding of the lesson
• Follow policies and procedures outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook and Faculty Handbook
• Exercise open and respectful and timely communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Manage student behavior and administer biblical discipline in accordance with outlined guidelines
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus that always aligns with the CVCA missional boundaries
• Innovatively and appropriately bringing Chromebooks and other technologies into the classroom to amplify and accelerate student learning
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A classroom leader who is commitment to Christ-honoring Excellence
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ministry-minded in the ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
• An understanding of youth culture in order to impact students for Christ
• Ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum
• Knowledge of the cognitive, social and emotional development of learners
• Knowledge of contemporary learning strategies and instructional methodology
• Subject matter expert and a committed lifelong learner
• Engage and motivate students to learn in a vibrant classroom environment
• Patient, Caring, and Kind
• Christ-like Integrity
• Self-awareness and high emotional intelligence
• Well organized
• Versatile and adaptable
• Problem-solving
• Collaborative partner who shares best practices
• Proficient in Google Suite (e.g. calendar, docs, forms, sheets, etc), Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, and other relevant software; ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to biblically integrate the classroom and develop Christian worldview thinking
• Ability to work on a team and deal with varied personalities

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or commensurate experience
• Appropriate Ohio Department of Education licensure

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Work is typically performed in a conventional classroom environment.
• Ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the classroom