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River’s Edge Christian Academy (RECA) is a fully accredited K-12 Christian hybrid school, committed to preparing lifelong learners through academic excellence, character development, and a biblical worldview. RECA partners with parents through a unique university-structured educational model that combines professional classroom instruction with guided learning at home. The school fosters a nurturing, engaging, and academically challenging environment where students are encouraged to grow in faith, knowledge, independence, and character while preparing for college, career, and a life of purposeful service.

A Substitute Teacher provides classroom coverage in the absence of the regular teacher and is responsible for implementing lesson plans, managing the classroom, maintaining student discipline, and completing end-of-day reports for returning teachers, all in alignment with the school’s mission, policies, and educational standards.

Primary Job Requirements:

• Candidates must affirm and support our Statements of Primary Beliefs.
• Manage the classroom effectively to promote student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Supervise students both in and out of the classroom.
• With the exception of discipline, substitute teachers will assume the same responsibilities as the regular teacher, including lunch duty or other daily assignments.
• Be knowledgeable on all safety and security protocol(s) as established by administration.
• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students. 
• Record attendance according to school policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred. In the absence of a bachelor's degree, relevant teaching, substitute teaching, or classroom experience is required.  
• Attend and actively participate in a local Christian church.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A track record of working independently and following through with projects, responsibilities, and duties
• Assertive, organized, strong administrative skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Online tools such as Google Suite
• Experience with RECA and knowledge of the myRECA system is preferred