TEMPORARY - Substitute Teacher Kindergarten

Grapeview School District • Grapeview, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Grapeview School District is seeking a temporary substitute kindergarten teacher for approximately November 15, 2026, through December 18, 2026. Under the direction of the Principal, the K–8 Elementary/Middle School Classroom Substitute Teacher provides instruction and a learning environment that promotes students’ learning and personal growth in a self-contained classroom when the regular classroom teacher is absent.

The substitute implements the teacher’s lesson plans and consults with the Principal about questions or concerns. The role requires maintaining appropriate classroom behavior and routines, fostering fairness and respect, and following approved procedures to help ensure student safety. The employee must comply with applicable laws, regulations, district policies, and record-keeping requirements, participate in employer-mandated training, and perform related duties as assigned.

The work is regularly performed in classroom and outdoor environments, with exposure to seasonal weather, occasional loud noise, contagious illnesses, and bodily fluids. The position involves frequent interruptions and may include responding to physical or emotional outbursts by students.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, ESA Certificate, or ability to obtain an Emergency Substitute Certificate.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position and provide effective learning experiences for students from a range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to assess students’ instructional and educational needs and provide a motivating, stimulating learning environment.
• Ability to maintain a collaborative learning climate with students and staff and work productively with a community of diverse opinions and ideas.
• Knowledge of Washington State Learning Standards and educational curriculum, instructional goals, objectives, trends, and research relating to student learning.
• Knowledge of motivational, behavior-management, behavior-shaping, and conflict-resolution strategies and techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English, including professional correspondence and conducting meetings.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, courtesy, conflict resolution, and team building.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, communicate, and enforce rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and codes.
• Ability to analyze problems and issues and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to operate a computer, Chromebook, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage detailed work, multiple tasks, interruptions, and deadlines.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds or more, running briefly, and operating a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Elementary teaching experience, especially in a kindergarten classroom, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement the district’s mission, goals, objectives, policies, and Board-adopted course of study.
• Comply with state and federal rules and regulations, record-keeping requirements, and Board policies.
• Implement the regular teacher’s lesson plans and consult with the Principal about questions or concerns.
• Maintain appropriate classroom behavior using behavior-management techniques that promote citizenship and positive social outcomes.
• Establish a classroom climate that promotes fairness and respect, and implement procedures and routines that support student learning.
• Participate in school and district student-safety plans, including taking action or assisting with approved restraint procedures when students are at risk of harming themselves or others.
• Participate in employer-mandated training programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed