Job Overview for Substitute Teacher
- Position Title: Substitute Teacher
- Reports To: Department Head
- Position Type: As Needed / Part-Time
Manage the classroom, follow lesson plans left by the regular teacher, and integrate a biblical worldview and Christian values into the daily routine.
Key Responsibilities
- Instructional Delivery: Follow and execute lesson plans, assignments, and schedules left by the primary teacher.
- Christian Integration: Model a Christian lifestyle, encourage spiritual and character growth, and handle discipline from a biblical perspective.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment suited to the students' age and needs.
- Supervision: Monitor students during class, lunch, recess, and transition times.
- Administration: Take accurate attendance, secure classroom materials, and leave a detailed summary report for the returning teacher.
- Communication: Maintain professional and courteous communication with students, staff, and parents.
You will be required to:
- Undergo a detailed Background Check (provided by LCA,)
- If volunteering to drive, a Driver's Motor Vehicle Report Check,
- Provide Social Security Number and Date of Birth for the Texas Education Agency's Registry of Person's Not Eligible for Employment or Service screening, and SEMARC screening,
- Criminal History Affidavit,
- Complete online Ministry Safe Training course.
Qualifications
MISSION: Partnering with Christ-centered families to educate and develop fully equipped disciples.
Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:
- Acceptance without reservation of Lucas Christian Academy’s statements of Faith, Statement of Marriage, and Human Sexuality
- A strong clear Christian testimony
- A mature, godly spirit
- A person of faith, and prayer, and a minister of the gospel
Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect:
- A lifestyle of biblical integrity of a Christian lifestyle
- A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
- The ability to listen and respond to counsel
- Ministers of the Gospel
Qualifications & Requirements for a Substitute Teacher
- Education: High school diploma required; a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is preferred.
- Licensing / Experience: Prior teaching or childcare experience is preferred; substitute or state teaching credentials are a plus.
- Compliance: Pass a required criminal background check and sign the school's confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement.
- Skills: Strong communication, flexibility, organization, and classroom management abilities.