What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher - Pine Bluff position at Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas?
Company Overview
Recognized among the nation’s top‑performing STEM schools, Friendship Aspire Academies turns potential into possibility for every student we serve. We are seeking bold, mission‑driven leaders who can translate vision into measurable results.
Rooted in the Friendship Education Foundation’s commitment to educational equity, our academies deliver a world‑class experience to historically underserved communities, an experience that sparks curiosity, drives high achievement, and shapes ethical, capable citizens ready to lead.
What sets us apart?
Proven, high‑performance results. Consistently strong test scores and college‑readiness metrics place our campuses among the best‑in‑class for STEM education.- Whole‑child focus. Evidence‑based behavior supports, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and enriching after‑school programs ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Immersive STEM instruction. Through hands‑on science exploration, real‑world technology application, engineering design challenges, and rigorous mathematical problem‑solving, scholars learn to think critically, innovate boldly, and lead confidently in tomorrow’s tech‑driven economy.
If you’re ready to helm a school where unwavering standards meet uncompromising support and where every scholar is prepared to excel in advanced STEM pathways join us at Friendship Aspire Academies. Together, we’ll keep setting the pace for top‑performing schools nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Implement and teach lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consult with the principal or other responsible staff if lesson plan is not provided
- Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school
- Leaves notes or completes a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day
- Communicate in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
- Keep records on attendance, accidents, and incidents
- Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Ensure the safety of students at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Between 30 and 60 college semester hours, or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience working with children and students preferred
- Ability to communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others
- Ability to follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures
- Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting of up to approximately 30 pounds may be required
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Ability to pass a background check
Job Type: Temporary
Work Location: In person