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Middle School Substitute Teacher

Community Roots Academy
Laguna Niguel, CA Temporary
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

We are hiring now for this role. 


Under direction, provides large and small group instruction during the regular teacher’s absence; develops classroom lesson plans or follows lesson plans provided by the teacher; maintains standard pupil behavior and provides an orderly learning environment; may be asked to grade papers, correct assignments and check homework depending upon the length of the assignment; performs other related duties as assigned, including playground supervision, passing duty, other additional classroom support as assigned by the director.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily,  Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:


  • Under direction, provides large and small group instruction during the regular teacher’s absence
  • Develops classroom lesson plans or follows lesson plans provided by the teacher
  • Maintains standard pupil behavior and provides an orderly learning environment
  • May be asked to grade papers, correct assignments and check homework depending upon the length of the assignment     
  • Performs other related duties as assigned, including playground supervision, passing duty, other additional classroom support as assigned by the director
  • Provides learning experiences and teaches the lessons of study provided by the classroom
    teacher or administrator
  • Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of
    students with wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity

  • Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective
    participation in all activities
  • Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school policies
    goals and objectives
  • Follows school protocols and procedures.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree including all courses to meet credential requirements
  • Student teaching, internship, or other teaching experience


REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a valid California teaching credential with CLAD/BCLAD authorizing service at the secondary level preferred; or valid emergency
  • 30 Day Substitute Teaching Permit based on the baccalaureate degree and CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test)
  • Must pass fingerprint clearance and TB test
  • Must complete required training upon hire: CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, and Sexual Harassment.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Active listening
  • Communication & collaboration
  • Adaptability & Creativity
  • Time management
  • Computer literacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form



WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the individual occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
  • Regularly required to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.



Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


BENEFITS: 

  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid personal leave
  • Medical/dental/vision coverage
  • Employer paid life insurance,
  • 403 (b) retirement
  • Induction program reimbursement and mentor
  • Before and after school child-care


Work Hours; 7:30 am- 4:00 pm (on call - must be available at least once a month)

Employment Type: Half-day, daily, long-term

Length of Work Year: as needed


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Community Roots Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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