The substitute teacher will be responsible for class coverage during a teacher’s absence, fulfilling the classroom and professional responsibilities required to teach the course. The long term substitute teacher will have a passion for helping students foster a Biblical worldview and reach standards of Christian excellence in the areas of High School Science.

Position: Long Term Substitute Science Teacher 

Reports to: Director of Instruction

Length of Contract: Starting August 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher
• Demonstrate role-specific knowledge and expertise
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in technology aligned with expectations

Position Expectations

Learning Process

• Pedagogy: Demonstrates mastery of content knowledge immersed in Biblical truths
• Preparation: Adept in planning to meet goals through learning experiences that appeal to learner needs
• Delivery: Engages students through a variety of learning strategies
• Assessments: Uses a variety of assessments that accurately measures student progress
• Reflection: Utilizes summative and formative data to both evaluate student mastery level and instruction

Learning Environment

• Culture: Cultivates a Christ-centered, respectful learning environment where students are encouraged and empowered to feel confident in their learning as they strive towards excellence
• Management: establishes consistency in holding students accountable to policies and expectations through utilizing an array of classroom management strategies, within a positive learning environment
• Stewardship: attentive to classroom cleanliness, design, and management of resources, ultimately fostering an environment conducive to learning

Professional Responsibilities

• Personal: exemplifies Christlike character in and outside the classroom, striving for excellence in conduct, ethics, and growth
• Administrative: punctually attends and contributes to meetings, maintains accurate records, including lessons and grades, meets deadlines for reports, and adheres to policies and duties outlined by administration with fidelity
• Students & Parents: Cultivates positive relationships with students and partnerships with parents to align with school mission and to encourage students to strive for excellence in all areas
• Staff & Leadership: collaborates with staff and leadership, maintaining positive relationships built on transparency, trust, and integrity, in order to contribute to the success of students, department, and school