Description Lake Mead Christian Ministries (LMCM) Minister- Substitute Teacher Job Type: Part Time Department: Education (Lake Mead Christian Academy) Reports to: Elementary, Middle School, and/or High School Principal Compensation: $15/hour Job Summary: A substitute school teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum. Other duties may include enforcing classroom and school rules, observing and evaluating student performance, and grading homework and tests. Required Spiritual Qualities • Acknowledges Christ as Savior and lives life as His disciple • Supports LMCM Mission by making disciples of Jesus Christ through our community involvement • Demonstrates spiritual flourishing through prayer, Bible study, and outreach to others • Believes the Bible to be the inspired, authoritative, and inerrant Word of God • Agrees with and actively supports the LMCM Statement of Faith • Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people • Have a Christ-centered home • Attends and actively participates in a local evangelical church Essential Job Functions: • Creates an environment conducive to learning, while upholding the core LMCA values of Love, Security, Quality, Accessibility, and Stewardship • Supervises the classroom of an absent teacher • Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom • Follow the teacher’s instructions for the lesson plan, or create a lesson plan if none is available • Records attendance according to school procedure • Assign homework according to the lesson plan • Supplement the lesson plan with other classroom activities, if time allows • Maintains discipline in the classroom and fosters a safe, productive learning environment following school policies • Compiles a report for the teacher that includes student attendance, lesson-plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments • Updates personal and contact information with the Office • Maintains a neat and orderly classroom (straightens chairs and tables, clears whiteboard, etc.) • Indicates to students, at the beginning of class, the basic expectations for behavior in the class per LMCM policy • Knows & understands emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned • Knows & understands procedures for referring students who have disciplinary problems • Knows & understands school procedures and regulations • Maintains maximum availability to accept assignments • Executes lesson plans consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum • Establishes an orderly classroom environment and provides a positive learning experience Qualifications: • Flexibility and patience in scheduling • Confidence and proficiency in giving instruction • Superb verbal and written communication skills • Ability to pass a background check • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in education - preferred Experience: • Classroom experience preferred • Computer Skills (word processing skills, Google suite, electronic presentation skills, internet navigation skills, email management, etc.)