Substitute Teaching

Vine Christian Academy•Brentwood, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Substitute Teaching Position Candidates may opt for either preference of age group or b open to all grades: Elementary Campus Teacher (K-6, all subjects) or Upper Grade Campus Teacher (subject-specific one hour courses, grades 7-12). Teachers at Vine will follow the planned lessons for the day in an enriching, engaging environment focused on providing learners with a fun, tactile experience. Lessons are planned and paced in advance, provided monthly, and should be held as scheduled - with additional enrichment ideas supplied by the education team (when needed or helpful). Teachers can complete the coursework as they deem fit for their classroom students during their campus day. No homework should be sent home unless necessary and with immediate communication to the parents - this is Vine policy. Strong classroom management is required. A positive attitude, team-player spirit, and a willing heart are ideal. Belief in the essence of homeschooling and the ability to partner with parents as co-teachers and respect their authority and educational priorities are essential to thrive in this position. High-level encouragement of students both educationally and spiritually - incentive-based structures favor punishment- or consequence-based class structures. Communication between the lead teacher, director of education, campus director, and campus parents is pivotal for success in this environment. Class sizes range from 15 students in our youngest grades up to 24 students in our upper grades. Campus Days Commitments: Campus is hosted on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Upper grade hours are 8am to 2pm with one-hour course subject blocks. Elementary school hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30pm. Teacher arrival expectations set at 7:30am for upper grades and 7:45am elementary, each campus day. The academic year runs weekly from August to May. Vine Christian Academy offers a private school experience with 2 campus days a week (and 3 days of lesson plans at home), spanning all core subjects in addition to Bible. We serve homeschooling families by providing structure, culture and community as well as a faith-first environment for our classroom settings. We are always seeking educators and subs that put Jesus as an experience for all students first, and an enriching education as a close second.

Requirements

Strong classroom management skills
Respect of our faith-first environment
Personal faith and relationship with Jesus
Must be willing to submit to a background check prior to coming to campus
Be willing to confirm availability in an expedited fashion
Desire to serve families using your gifts and talents in the classroom
Willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

Former 5-day education background a plus
Familiarity or experience with homeschooling/homeschoolers beneficial
An understanding and desire to honor alternative education methods

Responsibilities

Follow planned lessons for the day in an enriching, engaging environment.
Provide learners with a fun, tactile experience.
Hold lessons as scheduled.
Complete coursework as deemed fit for classroom students during their campus day.
Ensure no homework is sent home unless necessary and with immediate communication to parents.
Maintain strong classroom management.
Partner with parents as co-teachers and respect their authority and educational priorities.
Provide high-level encouragement of students both educationally and spiritually.
Communicate effectively with the lead teacher, director of education, campus director, and campus parents.