Substitute Teacher

Qualifications / Training

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including criminal background screening and any required drug screening.
• Completion of all required compliance training, including Texas Mandatory Reporter Training and safeguarding training.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet all onboarding and employment requirements established by The Village School.
• Maintain compliance with all school policies, procedures, and training requirements throughout employment.

Experience / Knowledge

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, childcare, coaching, mentoring, camp, or related setting preferred.
• Understanding of classroom management techniques and student supervision practices.
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and instructions provided by the classroom teacher.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new classroom environments and situations.
• Basic proficiency with technology, email, and school communication systems.
• Knowledge of best practices related to student safety, supervision, and confidentiality.

Attributes

• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and punctuality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and commitment to student well-being.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic school environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment.
• Ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Dependable and responsive to substitute assignment requests.
• Demonstrates reliability, responsiveness, and a commitment to fulfilling accepted assignments.
• Maintains professional communication with Human Resources and campus staff.
• Represents The Village School in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Available to accept assignments on an as-needed basis and maintain flexibility to work across multiple divisions, grade levels, and subject areas.
• Complies with all school safety, security, and safeguarding requirements.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Report to assigned campus location on time and prepared to fulfill substitute assignments.
• Follow lesson plans and instructional materials provided by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
• Supervise students during instructional periods, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned duties.
• Enforce school policies, procedures, and student conduct expectations.
• Take attendance and maintain accurate records as required.
• Communicate significant student concerns, behavioral issues, or emergencies to the appropriate school administrator.
• Leave notes regarding classroom activities, student progress, and any issues encountered during the assignment.
• Cook up substitute assignments through the school's designated communication channels and assigned substitute coordinators.
• Respond promptly to assignment requests and maintain accurate availability information with Human Resources.
• Maintain regular communication with Human Resources regarding availability, assignment acceptance, and employment status.
• Protect the confidentiality of student, employee, and school information.
• Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a positive representative of The Village School.
• Be available to accept assignments on an as-needed basis and maintain flexibility to work across multiple divisions, grade levels, and subject areas.
• Comply with all school safety, security, and safeguarding requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Human Resources consistent with the responsibilities of a substitute teacher.