Puente del Pueblo After School Substitute Teacher Status: Part-time, as needed. Program hours are Monday-Friday, 2:00-6:00 PM, September through May when school is in session Wheaton Bible Church is seeking someone with a heart to serve the residents of the Timberlake Apartments and to build into children there in a way that will impact their futures. This part-time Elementary Substitute Teacher for the after-school program of Puente del Pueblo at Wegner Elementary School will be responsible for academic tutoring, life skills instruction, and teaching Christian education. The substitute teacher is also responsible for maintaining Puente's standard of classroom behavior during program time. Responsibilities Academic Oversight

1. Facilitate learning in a class of up to 15-20 elementary age students in a daily after-school program including homework completion, academic enrichment and skill building, and life skills.
2. Enforce standards for behavior management for your classroom in accordance with Puente's behavior management plan.
3. Facilitate and oversee daily recreational activities (in the gym and outside) for students, with attention to behavior management

Core Qualifications

1. Be committed to holiness and developing your personal walk with God in order to model and lead others in their faith.
2. If married, love your spouse as Christ loves the Church. If you have children, disciple your children to know God and love Him.
3. Desire to pursue professional, personal, and spiritual development.
4. Have a deep personal commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in elementary education or a related field.
2. Previous classroom teaching or group experience with early elementary age students.
3. Passion for working with elementary-age students.
4. Sensitivity to the needs of students from low-income, high-risk families and culturally diverse background.
5. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
6. Well-developed office-based computer skills such as use of Microsoft and Outlook.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Strong interpersonal skills; team player.
9. Proven initiative and resourcefulness.
10. Proven record of outstanding organization and time management skills.
11. Ability to walk up and down a flight of stairs several times daily.
12. Ability to carry and transport boxes weighing 20 pounds daily.
13. Ability to walk, run, and play with children, including helping students cross the street.
14. Ability to direct and oversee students' recreation activity, including outdoors in winter.
15. Exhibits spiritual giftedness in administration, encouragement and helps.

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