Primary Purpose

Instructs students and facilitates their learning in the absence of the regular teacher.

Position Responsibilities

1. Follow regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate
2. Assign classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans
3. Modify teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students
4. Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment
5. Supervise students out of class such as in the hallways and in the cafeteria
6. Create lesson plans, grade classwork, homework and tests and attend parent-teacher conferences (only for long-term sub assignments)

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
2. Above-average competency in at least two subject areas (such as math and social studies); overall average competency in most or all subjects

1. Strong command of English language
2. Ability to remember many names
3. Flexible, friendly and good at establishing quick rapport with students
4. Setting the proper tone from the beginning for classroom management