Bench Substitute Teacher - Waterboro Elementary School

Bench Substitute Teacher - Waterboro Elementary School

Serve as a Bench Substitute Teacher within the Waterboro School District (Regional School Unit No. 57). This full‑time position involves conducting lessons and supporting classroom activities for elementary students during regular teacher absences.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
• Ability, interest, and flexibility in working with young people
• Commitment to report to school five (5) days per week to teach planned lessons or provide support to teachers and students as needed
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, staff, and the community

• Report to school at least 30 minutes before the start of the school day or as soon as possible after notification
• Check in with the Building Administrator or Administrative Assistant(s) to receive daily assignment(s), additional duties, and substitute forms
• Review and implement teacher lesson plans and instructional materials
• Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment for all students
• Supervise students in classrooms, common areas, and other assigned settings
• Promote respect for school property, staff, and peers
• Take attendance promptly and report unaccounted students to the office
• Provide a summary of the day’s activities for the returning teacher
• Report immediately any injuries, illnesses, or significant issues to the office
• Follow all school policies, rules, and procedures required of regular teachers
• Check out with the office at the end of the day, leaving all required forms and notes
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs
• Ability to lift, push, or pull between 25–75 lbs. depending on student needs
• Ability to assist with student mobility and perform other physical tasks as required

• School year position, scheduled for days when students are in attendance

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy on staff evaluation.

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.