Minister - Substitute Teacher

Lake Mead Christian Ministries•Henderson, NV

About The Position

A substitute school teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum. Other duties may include enforcing classroom and school rules, observing and evaluating student performance, and grading homework and tests.

Requirements

Acknowledges Christ as Savior and lives life as His disciple
Supports LMCM Mission by making disciples of Jesus Christ through our community involvement
Demonstrates spiritual flourishing through prayer, Bible study, and outreach to others
Believes the Bible to be the inspired, authoritative, and inerrant Word of God
Agrees with and actively supports the LMCM Statement of Faith
Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people
Have a Christ-centered home
Attends and actively participates in a local evangelical church
Flexibility and patience in scheduling
Confidence and proficiency in giving instruction
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Ability to pass a background check
Computer Skills (word processing skills, Google suite, electronic presentation skills, internet navigation skills, email management, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in education - preferred
Classroom experience preferred

Responsibilities

Creates an environment conducive to learning, while upholding the core LMCA values of Love, Security, Quality, Accessibility, and Stewardship
Supervises the classroom of an absent teacher
Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom
Follow the teacher’s instructions for the lesson plan, or create a lesson plan if none is available
Records attendance according to school procedure
Assign homework according to the lesson plan
Supplement the lesson plan with other classroom activities, if time allows
Maintains discipline in the classroom and fosters a safe, productive learning environment following school policies
Compiles a report for the teacher that includes student attendance, lesson-plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments
Updates personal and contact information with the Office
Maintains a neat and orderly classroom (straightens chairs and tables, clears whiteboard, etc.)
Indicates to students, at the beginning of class, the basic expectations for behavior in the class per LMCM policy
Knows & understands emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned
Knows & understands procedures for referring students who have disciplinary problems
Knows & understands school procedures and regulations
Maintains maximum availability to accept assignments
Executes lesson plans consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum
Establishes an orderly classroom environment and provides a positive learning experience