Substitute Teacher

About the School

Westminster Schools of Augusta is a Pre-K through 12 regionally-accredited, coeducational, college-preparatory, Christian day school enrolling close to 650 students. The 34-acre campus is located in a residential section of Augusta, Georgia’s second-largest metropolitan area. The school is affiliated with First Presbyterian Church of Augusta (PCA), but the student body and faculty include members from more than 90 different local churches of various denominations.

We are interested in receiving applications from Christian school educators who view their calling as teaching and discipling students for the advancement of God’s kingdom as we equip students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Ideal candidates will have sound academic credentials and a desire to serve in an academically challenging, Christian environment with highly engaging and responsible students. Candidates who can also fill coaching positions are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans.
• Employ instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom (e.g., straighten chairs, tables, clear chalkboard).
• Take attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Communicate basic expectations for behavior at the beginning of each class, following school policy.
• Ensure students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• Perform duties usually required of the absent teacher, such as lunchroom duty or hall monitoring.
• Know emergency evacuation routes for assigned classrooms.
• Follow procedures for referring students with disciplinary problems.
• Adhere to school procedures and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the principal.

Use of personal electronic equipment is prohibited during class hours.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a Christian who attends a Bible-believing church.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Agree to fingerprinting and authorize Westminster via Richmond County Board of Education to conduct a Criminal History Records Search.
• High standards of professional conduct and support of the Christian mission of the school.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly sit, talk, and hear.
• Regularly use close and distance vision.
• Frequently lift up to 50 lb. of school equipment.
• Work in a potentially stressful environment with a wide variety of challenges.
• May stand or work at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Primarily work in a traditional climate-controlled classroom or office environment.
• Occasionally work outdoors subjected to extreme heat or cold.