Substitute Teacher

About This Role

Teaching at Chesterbrook Academy offers you the opportunity to create a purposeful and engaging learning experience for our students. Our teachers are encouraged to be creative and intentional when developing classroom activities, with the professional freedom to make instructional decisions based on each student’s interests and learning needs. You will collaborate and build meaningful relationships with fellow teachers, school leaders, families, and the broader school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable classroom support and help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment in the absence of a regularly assigned teacher
• Work across classrooms as needed, follow established lesson plans and routines, and ensure students continue to receive a consistent and positive educational experience throughout the school day
• Implement established lesson plans and age-appropriate learning activities
• Facilitate classroom instruction, discussions, individual assignments, group work, and other hands-on learning experiences
• Support students’ academic and social-emotional development
• Adapt to different classrooms, grade levels, schedules, and instructional needs
• Maintain established classroom routines and provide smooth transitions between activities
• Provide attentive supervision during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, and transitions
• Assist students with classroom tasks and daily routines as needed
• Respond promptly and compassionately to each student’s physical and emotional needs
• Create classroom resources and maintain a physical environment that supports safe exploration and learning
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom, including the regular cleaning of learning materials
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leaders to provide a consistent and positive student experience
• Communicate professionally with families regarding classroom activities and daily routines
• Follow all school policies and applicable requirements related to health, safety, sanitation, and student supervision

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Previous experience working with school-aged students in an educational setting preferred
• Knowledge of student development, classroom management, and age-appropriate learning practices
• Flexibility and confidence working with different grade levels, classrooms, and daily schedules
• A patient, nurturing, and responsive approach to education
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and families
• Reliability, collaboration, and a commitment to providing high-quality care and education