Teacher, School Building Substitute

Journey Community Schools • Memphis, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Journey Community Schools (JCS), a Tennessee nonprofit serving students in kindergarten through 8th grade, is seeking a School Building Substitute to support the academic and operational needs of its schools. The substitute reports to the same building or location every school day and fills daily staff absences, potentially serving as a teacher, paraprofessional, or in another role school leaders need covered.

The role supports student learning and school operations by supervising students, providing instructional support and tutoring or intervention when needed, following daily schedules and classroom plans, communicating with school staff, and completing clerical tasks. The substitute may also participate in meetings and school events and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Experience working with K–8 students, particularly students reading two or more years below grade level.
• Knowledge of child and youth cognitive development and different learning styles.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to implement JCS Strategic Practices.
• Strong communication and community-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; work flexibly and autonomously; and take direction as needed.
• Ability to accept and implement feedback.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Substitute for absent teachers or other staff as needed.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom.
• Communicate with administrators, teachers, and support personnel about concerns or issues that arise during the day.
• Perform assigned instructional support tasks to facilitate teaching and maintain appropriate classroom environments.
• Provide tutoring or intervention services for students as needed.
• Follow the daily academic and supervisory schedule, class rolls, lesson plans, and other information provided by the classroom teacher or school administration.
• Perform clerical tasks as assigned by the principal.
• Participate in meetings and assist with school events as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Small payroll contributions for rich benefit plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Participation in a Tennessee state retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• Adoption assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level