Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

School Year 2025-2026

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy believes that the most significant learning occurs where trust and love for one another are the foundation. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring community exude from the academy. Students, staff and parents are committed to a safe environment where all believe that students belong in the most rigorous studies and are destined for success.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
  
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
  
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
  
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
  

As the Building Substitute, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Classroom Management:

• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
  
• Upholds established routines and procedures of the school and assigned classroom.
  
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on firm, fair, and consistent practices, fostering respect for individual children and responsible citizenship development.
  

Curriculum and Instruction:

• Follows lesson plans left by the absent teacher, ensuring seamless instruction.
  
• Instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
  
• Plans appropriate learning activities when lesson plans are incomplete, aligning with grade level and subject.
  

Student Behavior and Discipline:

• Oversees student behavior during class, between classes, and lunch periods.
  
• Implements the regular teacher's discipline plan.
  

Academic Engagement and Support:

• Motivates students to achieve their highest potential through assignments, activities, and relationships.
  
• Utilizes resources effectively to support learning within the classroom, Academy, and community.
  

Professionalism and Improvement:

• Demonstrates professionalism and ethical behavior.
  
• Strives for continuous improvement in teaching methods, techniques, and interpersonal relationships.
  
• Displays personal qualities that reflect positively on oneself, the Academy, and the collective group.
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assumes any duties assigned by the school leader.
  
• Promotes responsible citizenship through role modeling.
  
• Understands, communicates, and enforces the Student Code of Conduct.
  
• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record-keeping, and communication.
  
• Ensures safety and orderliness of the learning environment and appropriate use of facilities and equipment.
  
• Supports the overall effectiveness of the Academy by assisting during peak periods or when there's an overload of duties.
  

Job Goal: to seamlessly integrate into various classrooms, fostering a dynamic learning environment that maintains the continuity of education in the absence of the regular teacher. The aim is to adeptly execute provided lesson plans, ensuring engaged student participation and academic progress. With a commitment to upholding established routines and discipline, the substitute teacher creates a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere that promotes responsible citizenship and mutual respect. This position will support and uphold the mission and vision of the classical academy.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 60 college credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  
• Able to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data, and as a tool to aid effective communications.
  
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate.
  
• Knowledge and skills working with staff, students and parents from all backgrounds.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
  

Work Location: 455 Riverview Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Please contact recruiting@choiceschools.com with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Benton Harbor Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.