Substitute Teacher

Ignite your desire to be the best!

Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.

At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.

We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and physical growth in the absence of the regular teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Report to the school secretary upon arrival at the school building.

Review all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.

Maintain established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which they are assigned.

Teach the lesson(s) outlined and described in the Substitute Teacher’s Folder as prepared by the absent teacher.

Consult as appropriate with the building principal before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the substitute Teacher’s Folder.

The Substitute Teacher assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods.

Report in writing on the day’s activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.

Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.

Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.

Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.

Encourage students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives.

The Substitute Teacher is an active role requiring light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required.

Participating in events outside of normal hours.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS Bachelor’s degree.

Substitute teaching certification issued from the state position is located.

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS Teaching and/or substitute teaching experience.

Enjoy the benefits of being the best!

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best.

We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities.

Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.

Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.

Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

Ignite your career and apply today!

Ignite your desire to be the best!

At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.

Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally.

We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit.

Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.

Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special.

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