PK-12 Substitute

FBCS Mission: 

Our mission at Faith Bible Christian School is that by the end of elementary, middle, and high school every student has developed Christ-like character, is meeting or exceeding academic standards, and is equipped to serve others through a Biblical worldview.

Our employees’ highest priority is to support the work in our schools every day. We want our students to be prepared to succeed, not just at each grade, but for a future beyond our schools: college, careers, and fulfilling lives worthy of the Lord as good parents, neighbors, and members of the community. We want our students to demonstrate the fruits of the Spirits wherever called by the Lord to serve.

Position Summary:

The substitute teacher at Faith Bible Christian School is expected to model, uphold, and facilitate the school’s mission of developing Christ-like character, fostering academic excellence, and equipping students to serve others through a Biblical worldview. In the absence of the regular teacher, the substitute teacher is responsible for ensuring that the learning environment remains consistent with the school’s commitment to inspiring and nurturing academic growth, encouraging students to think Biblically and critically, and helping them to live lives worthy of the Lord. 

Reports To:  

Administrator  

Major Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Maintaining a close, personal walk with the Lord and being a credible Christian role model, in and out of school, in attitude, speech, and action as evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit. 
• Being able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith. 
• Possessing Biblical knowledge and the ability to integrate Scripture into subject matters taught in order to shape a biblical worldview. 
• Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom
• Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives
• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
• Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
• Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
• Creating, assigning and grading various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects
• Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
• Tracking and evaluating student academic progress
• Leading parent-teacher meetings
• Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
• Managing student behavior
• Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
• Communicating regularly with parents
• Helping students improve study methods and habits
• Administering tests to evaluate students’ progress

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Ability to effectively communicate with others and clearly express complex ideas
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students’ various learning needs
• Knowledge of appropriate educational psychology, learning styles and strategies
• Strong public speaking and oral presentation skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Leadership skills and patience for working with students of all ages

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and committed
• Creative and energetic
• Strong moral values and discipline
• First Aid/CPR certification

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Faith Bible Christian Schools is a faith-based institution of education which requires faculty and staff to be in agreement with our doctrinal statement and to adhere to our community lifestyle standards.

With this, as an independent educational institution which exists to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is required for all employees and students. Within these guidelines, it is the policy of Faith Bible Christian Schools to provide equal opportunity to all applicants, employees and students and not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, national origin or age in access to, or treatment in employment, unless it relates to job performance.

FBCS will afford reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability, if necessary, as long as the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation and the accommodation does not cause undue hardship.

Learn more about Faith Bible Christian Schools at fbcs.school.