Substitute Teacher at Grand River Preparatory Academy

NHA Schools; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 21,955 - 29,704; Part time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies – Grand River Preparatory Academy in Kentwood, MI is seeking a Substitute Teacher. This on-call, as-needed role offers a $140.00 daily substitute rate and is non-benefit eligible.

Responsibilities include following assigned lesson plans, providing clear instruction, maintaining classroom discipline, and demonstrating strong leadership and a passion for educating students. Must meet state requirements for substitutes.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a substitute.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and support student learning.
• Maintain classroom discipline and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Execute a lesson plan assigned by the teacher.
• Provide clear instruction and assist scholars in understanding a subject while maintaining discipline and control of the classroom.
• Demonstrate moral focus and personal values to all stakeholders.
• Self-starter with effective classroom management skills, strong leadership, and a passion for educating students.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson plan execution

Leadership

Education

State requirements for substitute teacher

Job description

Substitute Teacher at Grand River Preparatory Academy

Job Description

Summary: The Substitute role is an on‑call, as‑needed position. Opportunities to substitute will vary depending on the absence of a teacher.

$140.00 is the daily substitute rate. This is a non-benefit eligible role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to execute a lesson plan that is assigned by the teacher.


• Provide clear instruction and assist scholars in understanding a subject matter while maintaining discipline and control of the classroom.


• Demonstrate moral focus and personal values to all stakeholders.


• Self‑starter with effective classroom management skills, strong leadership, and a passion for educating students.

Qualifications

Must meet state requirements for being a Substitute.

Company Information

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators. In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

National Heritage Academies is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 65135


• Job Category Substitute


• Posting Date 07/20/2026, 06:19 PM


• Locations 650 52nd St SE, Kentwood, MI, 49548, US