Long-Term Elementary Art Substitute Teacher (part time)

Johnston Community School District•Johnston, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, long-term elementary art substitute teaching assignment serves Horizon, Timber Ridge, Wallace DK, and JTP. The substitute is assigned to days 2, 3, 5, and 6 of a six-day cycle. Days 2 and 5 are approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; days 3 and 6 are approximately 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The anticipated assignment is 12 weeks beginning January 12, 2027, with spring break March 12–19. Substitutes are called and used on an as-needed basis, with no guarantee of hours or days. The role involves teaching to local curriculum standards, preparing and delivering age-appropriate art instruction, maintaining a positive classroom environment, supporting student behavior, and assessing student progress. The teacher is expected to communicate and work cooperatively with students, parents, and staff, and to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, punctuality, adaptability, and initiative. The daily substitute rate for a half-day is $165, increasing to $185 on the 11th consecutive day and $235 on the 21st consecutive day. A $500 incentive is offered to teacher substitutes who work 50 or more days in a semester.

Requirements

Demonstrate punctuality and reliable attendance, regularly beginning and ending tasks on time.
Work cooperatively and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Project a positive image as an educator and promote a positive image of Johnston Schools.
Respect differing points of view and demonstrate understanding and acceptance of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, special-needs, and religious groups.
Handle confidential information and situations with discretion.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and manage stress constructively.
Work independently and confidently, demonstrate initiative, and work without close supervision.
Demonstrate the ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
Maintain a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Teach to local curriculum standards and communicate learning goals to students and parents.
Prepare and deliver lessons aligned with district standards and assessments, appropriate to students’ ages and interests.
Create a classroom environment that promotes learning, establishes fair rules, and reinforces positive behavior.
Use knowledge of students to design educational experiences and adapt lesson plans and instructional techniques to student learning styles.
Use instructional time effectively and employ varied instructional techniques, strategies, and resources, including district-provided technologies.
Provide both group and individual instruction and give students opportunities to apply learning and succeed.
Use effective, ongoing assessment strategies tied to core curricular concepts and teaching and learning.
Model and promote honesty, respect, responsibility, personal integrity, and hard work.
Communicate and work cooperatively with school personnel and students, contributing to a positive work environment.
Maintain punctual attendance, work consistently through the scheduled day, and adjust to new or changing situations.
Use discretion when handling confidential information and situations.
Support student behavior expectations outside the classroom during the school day.