Substitute Teacher Middle School

Title: Teaching Substitute Teacher

Start date: Immediately upon completion of hiring procedures

Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal. No benefits will be offered.

Daily Rate: Substitute teachers are paid a daily rate. $160 per day or $80 for 4 hours or less

Reports to: Middle School or Elementary Principal as designated

Position Summary:

A substitute teacher is utilized on an "as needed" basis with the understanding that he/she manages the assigned classroom with the goal of fulfilling the lesson plans and directives of the regular teacher.

Major Responsibilities:

LESSON PLANS:

· The substitute teacher should receive lesson plans detailing the curriculum for the day(s) on which they will have charge of the class. Substitutes are encouraged to follow the lesson plans as closely as possible to maintain consistency of learning in the classroom. If a particular lesson is not taught or completed, as directed by the classroom teacher, it is important to communicate that through a note.

· A substitute may grade assignments as time allows but no grades are to be recorded nor should papers be handed back to the students unless the classroom teacher has left specific directions to do so.

· A substitute should never assign extra homework beyond what the classroom teacher has left to be assigned.

TEACHER DUTIES:

· A substitute should consult the duty roster and/or the teacher’s lesson plans to see if they will be responsible for any duties during their stay as a substitute. If a substitute is unclear of his/her duties it is best to check with the appropriate principal or a neighboring classroom teacher.

POLICIES FOR STUDENT ILLNESS, INJURY, SENDING STUDENTS TO THE OFFICE, ETC:

· Any student who does not feel well should be sent to the health office accompanied by a fellow student.

· Students should never be sent to the office without a pass from the teacher.

· Band-Aids are provided in the classroom for minor injuries. All others should be sent directly to the health office.

· No student may be released to a parent at any time during the school day without a dismissal request form or a phone call from the front office.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Hold a Bachelor’s Degree

· Strongly preferred: Teaching credential, educational degree, or in a credential program

· Strongly preferred: Classroom teaching experience at elementary and/or middle school level

Non-discriminatory policy:

It is and shall be the policy and practice of Mariners Christian School in the hiring of employees that the school will not discriminate on the basis of the applicants’ race, age, genetic information, color, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin. We do reserve the right to screen applicants on the basis of religious preference.

Each employee of Mariners Christian School must:

· Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior, be able to articulate a relationship with Him, as well as provide evidence of regular church attendance.

· Maintain a lifestyle consistent with the moral standards stated in the Mariners Christian School contract and the Declaration of Moral Integrity.

· Be in agreement with and sign the MCS Statement of Faith and Declaration of Moral Integrity document.

· Have criminal history clearance expressly for MCS. (Fingerprinting to be arranged at hiring.)

Application Info:

Note: Expressing interest in this position and submitting requested items does not guarantee an invitation to interview. Upon invitation to interview, additional information will be requested (application, transcripts, & credential.)

Please send the following items to Jackie Amster - jackie.amster@marinerscs.org and Serene Shahoud - serene.shahoud@marinerscs.org to request an application packet:

1. Current Resume & Cover Letter

2. Letters of recommendation (2)

3. Brief summary of Christian experience (e.g., testimony, church affiliation, and ministry involvement.)

Pay: $160.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80