Permanent Substitute Teacher Support, Grades 4-6

The Vanguard School • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The Permanent Substitute Teacher Support role provides general assistance and support to teachers and administration and supports an achievement-based group model for reading and math. The Elementary Groups Teacher independently teaches two reading groups and two math groups, including grading, maintaining thorough and up-to-date records, and communicating with parents about students’ progress.

The position delivers instruction using a set curriculum and supports school operations, student supervision, student health, and homeroom teachers. The role may also serve as a substitute when necessary and supports the school’s mission by following its policies and practices. This is a non-exempt position requiring timekeeping, with 195 annual work days. The listed salary is $18.36 per hour, and the start date is November 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Completion of Substitute Teacher Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective instruction using a set curriculum and plan daily activities that promote achievement in reading and math.
• Independently teach two reading groups and two math groups.
• Grade student work, maintain thorough and up-to-date records, and communicate with parents about student progress.
• Support school operations.
• Interact with students during non-class time in areas such as problem solving, conflict resolution, and self-discipline.
• Supervise and support students in non-instructional areas, including lunch programs, car line duty, crossing guard duty, recess, and transitions between classes and buildings.
• Regularly assist with student health, including administering first aid.
• Provide homeroom teachers with support, including assigned clerical duties, grading, making copies, filing papers, and changing bulletin boards.
• Serve in a substitute role when necessary.
• Support the school’s mission through fidelity to policies and practices.
• Work cooperatively with school staff and administration.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA), providing a lifetime monthly benefit in retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED