Job Title: Substitute Teacher
Position Type: Staff, Exempt, Part-time
Reports to: Division Head
Typical Hours: On call, full or half days during the school year
Pay Range: $240 for full day; $120 for half-day
Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Complimentary School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program
Start Date: Ongoing recruitment
Location: Redmond, WA
The Role
Make a difference. Choose when you work. Earn $240 per day.
The Bear Creek School is seeking dependable, caring individuals to join our team of Substitute Teachers. When our teachers are away, you will step into the classroom, follow their lesson plans, and help students stay engaged, supported, and ready to learn. You will work with students from K-12 and report to the Division Head.
Whether you are an experienced educator, exploring teaching as a career, or simply looking for purposeful, flexible work, substitute teaching at Bear Creek is a meaningful way to use your gifts while supporting our students and mission.
How assignments work: Substitute assignments are offered through Frontline, our absence management system, and are typically posted 7-14 days in advance. You choose which assignments to accept, and you are always free to decline the ones that don't fit your schedule.
Earn more as you serve. Our substitute incentive program rewards you for coming back:
- 25 cumulative days in one school year = $500
- 50 cumulative days in one school year = $1,000
- 75 cumulative days in one school year = $1,500
- 100 cumulative days in one school year = $2,000
Why Bear Creek
The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian school serving students from preschool through grade 12 in Redmond, Washington. Our mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.
With small class sizes of around 18 students, every student is known and valued, and our faculty and staff are quick to welcome and support substitutes. All employees support the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Faith.
- Your schedule, your availability. Accept the substitute opportunities that work for you.
- Every day is different. Work with a variety of students, grade levels, and subjects.
- Do work that matters. Help students have a successful day of learning when their teacher is away.
- Build your experience. Explore teaching or strengthen your classroom skills without committing to a full-time position.
What You'll Do
- Follow the lesson plans and instructions left by the classroom teacher
- Lead students through the day's lessons, activities, and assignments
- Create a calm, caring, and orderly classroom where students can learn
- Take attendance and leave a clear summary of the day for the teacher
- Collect completed work and note any academic or behavioral concerns
- Follow the school's safety, security, and student conduct procedures
- Help supervise hallways, study periods, recess, and lunch as assigned
- Support the mission of The Bear Creek School and contribute to a caring, collaborative community
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay: $240 per full day and $120 per half day
- Substitute incentive bonuses of up to $2,000 per school year (see above)
- Flexible, on-call scheduling that fits your availability
- Complimentary school lunch on the days you substitute
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your household
- Costco membership reimbursement and Passport discount program
Growth and Mentorship
We want every substitute to feel prepared and welcomed. You have the opportunity to shadow before your first assignment, and division staff are available throughout the day to answer questions. Teachers leave clear plans, and our close-knit faculty are glad to support you. Substitute teaching at Bear Creek is also a great way to gain classroom experience and get to know our community.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree required, teaching or classroom experience preferred
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement), or obtain certification within 90 days of start date required
- Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position) required
- Familiarity with the classical Christian education model preferred
What Success Looks Like
- You arrive on time, prepared, and ready to follow the teacher's plans
- You build a calm, encouraging classroom where students stay on task
- You communicate clearly and positively with students, teachers, and staff
- You adapt well when plans or needs change during the day
- You maintain confidentiality and conduct yourself in a professional manner consistent with biblical standards
Our Hiring Process
Every application is personally reviewed by a member of our hiring team. Here is what you can expect:
- Application review: Our hiring team reviews each application and reaches out to candidates selected to move forward.
- Interview: A phone conversation to learn more about you and share more about substitute teaching at Bear Creek.
- On Campus Interview: An on-campus interview to meet the team.
- Offer: Offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check, reference checks, and verification of authorization to work in the United States.
We will keep you informed at each step. For questions or accommodation requests, contact Human Resources at employment@tbcs.org.
Physical Requirements
- Standing to teach or sitting at a desk for extended periods
- Able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Able to move around the classroom and bend or lean to work with students at their level
Hear from our teachers about life at Bear Creek at tbcs.org/employment.
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