Building Substitute

21st Century Preparatory School is seeking a dependable, flexible, and student-centered Building Substitute Teacher to support instruction and maintain a positive learning environment for students in grades 4K-8.

The Building Substitute Teacher will report to the school daily and provide classroom coverage as needed due to teacher absences, meetings, professional development, or other staffing needs. When not assigned to a classroom, the Building Substitute will support student learning, supervision, and other schoolwide needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

• Follow lesson plans and maintain established classroom routines and expectations.

• Create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.

• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

• Support classroom management using positive, proactive strategies.

• Assist with small-group instruction, student interventions, and other instructional needs when not covering a classroom.

• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and school leadership.

• Maintain student confidentiality and follow all school policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support students across multiple grade levels.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin teaching or substitute teaching license, or eligibility to obtain a substitute license.

• Experience working with elementary or middle school students preferred.

• Strong classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms, grade levels, and student needs.

• Commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and with varying learning needs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a team player who enjoys working with children, builds strong relationships, maintains high expectations while providing appropriate support, and approaches each day with flexibility and a positive attitude.

Join our team and help us live our schoolwide commitment: One School, One Community, One Purpose.