HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

REPORTS TO: School Principal

DIRECT REPORTS: none

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To serve in a substitute capacity for teachers who are absent from their scheduled teaching assignments. In that role, the substitute will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to function as mature, responsible Christians in accordance with the school mission statement.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:
The employee is a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education.
Establish positive relationships with all the varied members of the HCS community
Display an inherent passion for God, students, and teaching
Demonstrate respect for others, especially students
Exhibit professional discernment and good judgment
Offer a godly example that honors school standards and expectations
Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS: A minimum of 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. In addition, qualified candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a current, valid Indiana Substitute Teacher Permit. Classroom experience is strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Model Christian character at all times and actively promote the educational philosophy of Heritage Christian School
Exhibit the fruit of the Spirit in relationships with fellow teachers, supervisors, board members, parents and students to promote harmony in the school body
Accurately follow the prescribed learning experiences (lesson plans) that the regular classroom teacher has prepared
Maintain an orderly classroom atmosphere, using consistent, kind, and firm discipline
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintain accurate and current pupil progress and attendance records
Abide by the time schedule for arrival and departure established for the school
Assume responsibility for books, materials, equipment, and supplies that belong to the school
Perform non-teaching duties, as assigned
Adhere to the rules, regulations, and policies of the school as recorded in the faculty handbook or transmitted through the administrators.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position.

EXEMPT STATUS: n/a; daily rate