Substitute / General Interest - Westminster Schools of Augusta Inc

Westminster Schools of Augusta was founded in 1972 as a ministry of First PresbyterianChurch. As a private, Christian, college-preparatory school located in Augusta,Georgia, Westminster serves 500 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12.The school is divided into three divisions, lower school (pre K-5), middleschool (6-8), and upper school (9-12). Westminster seeks to glorify God byproviding an excellent education that equips students to live extraordinarylives for Jesus Christ.

Westminster Schools of Augusta seeks substitute teacher's and candidates for general interest.

• In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms

• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned

• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives

• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.

• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures

• Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school policy

• Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom

• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.

• Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned

• Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems

• Knows school procedures and regulations

• Performs other related duties as directed by principal

General Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Diploma (GED)

• Home-schooled individuals must have a GED or diploma issued by an accredited school

• A bachelor’s degree or higher supersedes the requirement of a high school diploma or GED

• Candidate must agree to fingerprinting and authorize Westminster via Richmond County Board of Education to conduct a Criminal History Records Search

• Use of personal electronic equipment is prohibited during class hours.

• High standards of professional conduct, support of the Christian mission of the school

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly sit, talk, and hear

• Regularly uses close and distance vision

• Frequently lifts up to 50 lb. of school equipment

• Works in a potentially stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges

• May stand or work at a desk for extended periods of time

• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom or office environment. Occasionally works outdoors subjected to extreme heat or cold