Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Fifth Grade)

Basic Job Information

• Reporting To: Vice Principal
• Duration: January 2027-June 2027
• Hours of Work: Between 8:00am and 3:00pm
• Travel: None

Area of Focus

The Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing instruction and maintaining classroom continuity from January 2027 through June 2027. This position is intended as a long-term substitute assignment with the potential to transition into a full-time classroom teaching role. Candidates must demonstrate a love for Christ, a passion for Christian education, and a commitment to nurturing and supporting children academically, socially, and spiritually.

Specific Responsibilities

• Create daily lesson plans that are Christ-centered, engaging, educational and exciting for the students, encouraging them to want to come to school.
• Ensure Christian worldview integration into lessons in all content areas.
• Deliver lesson plans in a way that catches the attention of the students and keeps them occupied and excited about learning.
• Teach students in a classroom setting, managing their work output in the classroom and behavior on a daily basis.
• Reach school and course-wide performance goals for every student in class.
• Watch closely for students who are struggling with emotional problems, learning disabilities or situations at home, and help them find the resources they need.
• Identify students working at a high level and keep them challenged appropriately.
• Grade papers and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing and to head any problems off before they become a habit.
• Increase educational knowledge and stay up to date on new methods by joining professional organizations, attending continuing education courses and attending regular training sessions for teachers.
• Weave goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the student’s life.
• Offer praise and encouragement to students when they do well and when they are struggling, and teach them that they have the power to do well in school no matter what.
• Collaborate with other elementary teachers to develop/execute chapel programs.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the classroom, providing an atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
• Ensure timely, regular communication with parents.
• Attend special events held by the school and engage with students and their parents in an appropriate, friendly way.

Position Profile

To thrive in this role, the Substitute Teacher should be a dependable, flexible, and servant-hearted individual who is passionate about Christian education and committed to providing a positive learning environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The ideal candidate will demonstrate many of the following qualities:

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ who consistently models Christlike character and exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit in interactions with students, families, and staff.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Abundant Life Christian School and Abundant Life Ministries.
• The ability to establish a positive, respectful, and orderly classroom environment while maintaining the expectations and routines set by the classroom teacher.
• Flexibility and adaptability to confidently step into a variety of grade levels, subjects, and classroom settings with little advance notice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and collaborate effectively with faculty and staff.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional, demonstrating sound judgment and a commitment to student safety and well-being.
• A team-oriented attitude with a willingness to support the needs of students, teachers, and the school community as opportunities arise.
• The ability to follow lesson plans, provide clear instruction, and ensure continuity of learning during the teacher’s absence.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, child development or related field.
• Passion for working with children
• Teaching experience/experience working with children in a formal setting preferred

ALCS Vision and Mission

Vision: “Bringing Christ’s hope and healing to transform generations.”

Mission: “Partnering with families to nurture the whole child by preparing students to follow Christ and achieve personal and academic potential.”