Teacher, School Building Substitute (2026-2027)

Job Description

Job Description

Journey Community Schools (JCS) is a Tennessee non-profit corporation serving scholars in grades kindergarten through 8th grade at our Coleman School, East Academy, and Northeast Academy campuses. Our Mission is to engage families and community partners in our scholars' learning journey; cultivate a safe, positive and joyous learning environment; and empower teachers and leaders with support to deliver an inclusive, innovative and rigorous education. Visit Journey Community Schools for more information (

The Opportunity:

Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to excel in all areas of life. As a School Building Substitute at Journey Community Schools (JCS), you will support the academic and operational needs of the school. School Building Substitutes will report to the same building or location every school day filling in daily absences. School Building Substitutes might serve as teachers, paraprofessionals or any other positions school leaders need assistance covering that day.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a substitute when needed for absent teachers or other staff

• Supervise students both in and out of the classroom

• Communicate effectively with school staff, including administrators, teachers, and support personnel, to address any concerns or issues that arise during the day

• Perform various instructional support tasks as assigned to facilitate the effective teaching of applicable subject matter and to maintain appropriate classroom environments

• Provide tutoring/intervention services for students, as needed

• Follow the daily schedule (academic and supervisory), class rolls, lesson plans, and other information for the day’s activities as provided by the classroom teacher or school administration

• Perform a variety of clerical tasks as assigned by the principal
  Participate in meetings and/or assisting with school events as required
  Perform other related duties as required and assigned

What You Will Bring:

1. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

   1. Experience working with K‐8 students, particularly those reading two or more years behind grade level

   2. Knowledge of child and youth cognitive development and different learning styles

   3. Strong organization skills

   4. Ability and willingness to implement JCS Strategic Practices

   5. Strong communication and community-building skills

   6. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed building skills

   7. Ability to accept and implement feedback

   8. Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community

   9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

   10. Effective classroom management skills

• Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

• Experience Requirements:

  • At least one year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Compensation

Journey Community Schools offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, small payroll contributions for rich benefit plans, life insurance/short-term and long-term disability, participation in a TN state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Journey Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. JCS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.