Substitute Teacher 26-27 School Year (Akiak)

Young World Physical Education; Akiak (AK); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Akiak seeks a part-time Substitute Teacher for the 26-27 school year. The role involves following lesson plans, maintaining classroom behavior, and creating engaging learning experiences for students. Successful candidates should understand student development and be prepared to manage a safe learning environment. The position starts immediately, allowing flexibility for emergent classroom duties. Candidates are expected to uphold the standards of teaching, making this a critical support role in education.

Qualifications

• Understanding how students learn and develop.
• Establishing standards of pupil behavior.
• Teaching with respect for students' individual and cultural characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned to the teacher being replaced.
• Maintain a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Supervise classroom and fill in for other duties if needed.

Skills

Understanding of student learning and development

Classroom management

Teaching respect for individual characteristics

Ability to follow lesson plans

Creating engaging learning environments

Emergency duty readiness

Job description

Substitute Teacher 26-27 School Year (Akiak)

Location: Akiak, Alaska

Job ID: 5639424

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute teacher position for Akiak School. Performs the duties assigned to the teacher the substitute is replacing, with the district’s understanding that the substitute does not necessarily have the educational preparation or experience matching or exceeding the teacher they are replacing. Successful substitute teachers:

• Understand how students learn and develop, and apply that knowledge in their substitute practice.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Teach students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
• Follow the lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Help translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Create and maintain a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
• Supervise a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• If emergencies occur, may fill in for other duties, such as covering another classroom.
• May perform a teacher’s common out-of-classroom assignments, such as hall duty, lunch coverage, recess, bus duty, etc. This can be part of the regular teacher's assignment or fit the other related duties associated with a teaching position.
• Checks in with the principal/designee and checks out before leaving the assignment.
• Corrects written work completed during the assignment and leaves the results for the regular teacher.

Position Type: Part-Time