Substitute Teachers

Job Title:                          Substitute Teachers

Location/Worksite:              Grand Rapids Ellington Academy of Arts & Technology, Grand Rapids, MI,

Type of Employment:           Contract Assignment

The substitute teacher must have a genuine love of teaching students, and demonstrate sensitivity to diversity. Individuals that want to become a substitute teacher must meet State and GREAAT Schools, Inc. requirements. The applicant should have some basic experience related to all duties connected to managing a classroom of students to ensure learning objectives are achieved.

EMPLOYED BY: GREAAT Schools, Inc.

REPORTS TO: School Leader/human resources 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

{Managing a classroom of students to ensure learning objectives are achieved.

{Ability to create and/or follow lesson plans.

{Provide a structured learning atmosphere while maintaining positive control of the classroom.

{Monitor student attendance and behavior.

{Possess the ability to develop positive working relationships with students, administrators and staff

Preferred Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree and valid Teaching Certificate or a minimum of 90 college credit hours (from an accredited university) with at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

{Excellent communication skills (written & oral)

Highly organized with exceptional time management skills

{An interest in working with students of various age groups

 Ability to create a positive learning atmosphere, focused on student involvement/interaction

{Ability to manage conflict and obtain positive results

{Professional demeanor and personal integrity

{Ability to demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe environment for students

{Demonstrated ability to adapt to individuals specific needs

{Demonstrated ability to use & integrate arts and technology in classroom and project instruction

{Demonstrated ability to adapt to differences and changes in characteristics of students, programs, leadership, staff and community

{Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member

{Required Criminal history background check.

{All Substitutes may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.