Teacher, School Building Substitute
About The Position
Journey Community Schools (JCS), a Tennessee nonprofit serving students in kindergarten through grade 8 at Coleman School, East Academy, and Northeast Academy, is hiring a School Building Substitute to support academic and operational needs. The substitute reports to the same school building or location each school day and fills in for daily absences. Assignments may include serving as a teacher, paraprofessional, or in another position requiring coverage, depending on school leaders’ needs. The role supports JCS’s mission to engage families and community partners, cultivate a safe, positive, and joyous learning environment, and empower educators to provide an inclusive, innovative, and rigorous education.
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; flexibility to work autonomously and take direction as needed.
- Ability to accept and implement feedback.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community.
- 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 in and out of the classroom.
- Communicate with administrators, teachers, and support personnel to address concerns or issues that arise during the day.
- Perform 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 activity 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 required and assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Benefit plans with small payroll contributions
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Participation in a Tennessee state retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement plan
- Adoption assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
