Substitute Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Substitute Teacher is the person in the classroom to present instruction of course content, facilitate learning opportunities and assess student participation and achievement when the primary teacher is absent. Substitute Teachers are a critical component of the continuation of instruction at Maranatha High School and each individual student, and are expected to comply with the job duties and expectations set forth below or as assigned by School Administration from time to time.

STATEMENT OF FAITH:

As a Christian individual, employed with a Christian institution, Employee acknowledges and affirms that Employee believes, embraces and at all times does and will follow the School's Statement of Faith, as expressed in Exhibit A attached and incorporated hereto. Employee shall follow Biblical patterns and principles and will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtues, values and personal decorum to serve as a Christian role model at all times.

Employee understands that continued employment with School is contingent upon this commitment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General responsibilities include the following duties and expectations. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. Employee is expected to:

• Facilitate a positive and productive learning environment as designed by the primary teacher
• Facilitate opportunities for student achievement
• Facilitate for instruction of applicable course content
• Follow the primary teacher's lesson plans
• Assess student behavior and manage a classroom
• Responsible for student grading within timeline and deadlines set by the primary teacher (when necessary)
• Communicate with the Dean of Academics should an academic concern arise
• Communicate effectively and regularly with the primary teacher about student progress
• Attend break or lunch duties and other staff or school functions as assigned
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned from time to time, including, but not limited to, supervision of student breaks/lunches, Chapel/assemblies and general enforcement of campus standards, as assigned by the primary teacher or the Dean of Academics
• Be an example of Christian maturity to students, families, and colleagues

• Be fully committed to Maranatha's mission of providing a quality college preparatory education in an intentional Christ-honoring community of faith, belief and practice. Able to affirm through exhibiting personal and professional support of the School's Mission, Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Statement
• Collaborate, interact and work well with others, including students, parents and guardians, staff, faculty, administration, alumni, vendors and any other personnel involved with the School or education process
• Adhere to MHS policies, procedures, and guidelines; as well as applicable industry and employment regulations
• Respect confidentiality of all personal and organizational information

• Maintain a positive, collaborative, cooperative, helpful attitude and a team spirit is the hallmark of the support staff at MHS
• Comply with any duty, obligation, requirement or directive given to Employee by Administration
• Leave written feedback for the primary teacher

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills as requested or directed in order to meet changing job conditions
• Operate standard classroom equipment; prepare and maintain accurate records; and use pertinent software applications (e.g. myMHS, eTextbooks, eBooks, iTunes, U courses, education Apps), including any updates or new applications as may be provided
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment
• Ability to problem-solve to identify issues and create action plans
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and multi-task, working with frequent interruptions, while meeting deadlines and schedules
• Working as part of a team in a manner designed to foster collaboration and cooperation
• Working with detailed personal or administrative information/data, while maintaining confidentiality
• Reasonable care, maintenance and operation of classroom and workroom technology and equipment, to include copy machines, computers, iPads, television equipment, etc.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in the subject area or a related field is required
• CBEST is preferred but not required

Certifications:

• Teacher Certifications are preferred but not required

Work Experience:

• High school teaching experience is preferred
• Experience working in a Christian school setting is a plus

Language Skills:

• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly, professionally and effectively respond to questions from staff, students and parents

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is indoors in a comfortable temperature controlled classroom environment and is typically free from dust and hazardous…