Substitute Teacher (As Needed)

Founders Grove Classical Academy (FGCA) is a tuition-free kindergarten through 5th grade public charter school in Midland, MI that is focused on classical education and open to ages 5 years old and up. FGCA is a Hillsdale College Curriculum School.

• An unwavering belief that students need an intentional and consistent focus on virtue.
• A love for children and a strong desire to cultivate the wonder and joy of learning everyday.
• An ability to be a subject-matter expert, and share your love of the liberal arts tradition.
• An ability to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A desire to foster a tight-knit community in and out of the classroom.

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.

• →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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Founders Grove Classical 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 Classical Model, Founders Grove is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state. The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.