Substitute Teacher - Elementary School

Job Description

Job Description

W.K. Jackson Leadership Academy

Substitute Teacher – Elementary School
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: As Needed / On-Call

Position Summary:

W.K. Jackson Leadership Academy is seeking dependable and flexible Substitute Teachers to support classroom instruction in the absence of the regular teacher. Substitute teachers play a vital role in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment, delivering lessons aligned with classroom goals, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our scholars.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow the lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher to facilitate daily instruction.
• Maintain an orderly and respectful classroom environment in line with school expectations and values.
• Supervise and engage students in instructional and non-instructional settings (e.g., recess, lunch, hallway transitions).
• Communicate effectively with scholars and staff, using age-appropriate language and classroom management strategies.
• Provide feedback to the classroom teacher on student behavior, participation, and any notable incidents.
• Uphold all school policies, including attendance, safety procedures, and code of conduct.
• Adjust instruction as needed to meet the needs of all learners while staying aligned with lesson objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma ; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Current Oklahoma Substitute Teaching Certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Prior experience in a classroom or child-centered setting preferred
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and classroom management skills
• Commitment to the mission, values, and expectations of W.K. Jackson Leadership Academy

Work Environment:

• School setting with children in grades PK4–4th Grade
• Requires mobility, standing for extended periods, and supervision of students both indoors and outdoors
• May require same-day or short-notice assignments

About W.K. Jackson Leadership Academy:

At W.K. Jackson Leadership Academy, we believe every scholar can lead, learn, and succeed. We are committed to academic excellence, character development, and leadership in every classroom—every day. Substitute teachers are an essential part of our commitment to uninterrupted, high-quality learning.

W.K. Jackson provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.