Lake Mead Christian Ministries·Henderson, Nevada
The substitute teacher is responsible for the safety and well-being of students, taking attendance, maintaining classroom order, and teaching the provided curriculum or creating a lesson plan if necessary. Duties also involve enforcing school rules, observing student performance, grading assignments, and reporting classroom activities to the absent teacher.
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
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.)
Candidates must acknowledge Christ as Savior, support the LMCM Mission, demonstrate spiritual qualities, and agree with the Statement of Faith. Essential qualifications include flexibility, patience, strong communication skills, the ability to pass a background check, and understanding of school procedures.
Market context
Substitute teacher roles in Nevada are often needed to cover daily classroom absences, so districts value candidates who can step in quickly and maintain continuity. This role is competitive because it combines classroom flexibility with faith-based expectations, including agreement with the Statement of Faith and support for the LMCM Mission. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your background check readiness and be prepared to speak to your patience and communication style.