Substitute Teacher

Wheaton Academy • West Chicago, IL

17h

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher performs instructional and classroom management duties for a teacher who is absent. This is a part-time, seasonal role with a variable schedule based on school needs. The role involves providing classroom instruction in accordance with lesson plans while maintaining a safe, orderly, and Christ-centered learning environment.

Requirements

• Fully embrace Wheaton Academy’s Educational Philosophy and Mission as expressed in its Protestant Statement of Faith, and commit to upholding these principles.
• Participate in a Protestant church whose core beliefs align with Wheaton Academy’s Statement of Faith.
• Affirm an evangelical Protestant Christian faith, including a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a desire to share the gospel message of salvation.
• Demonstrate spiritual maturity in character and conduct, reflecting the principles of I Timothy 4:12 within and beyond the school environment.
• Exemplify discernment, dignity, respect, and Christ-centered living, setting a positive example for students, families, colleagues, and the broader community.
• A bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from an accredited four-year college is ideal.
• Be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and enjoy a challenge.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision within general guidelines.
• Be able to proactively solve problems, work effectively with a variety of students, and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Create a classroom conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Maintain established school and classroom routines and procedures.
• Maintain a Christ-centered learning environment.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain reasonable rules of conduct that encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
• Provide classroom instruction as outlined in lesson plans.
• Serve as a Christian role model to students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time