Substitute Teacher/Educational Assistant at Caprock Academy

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

150.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Supervision, Integrity, Teaching Assistance, Student Engagement, Policy Enforcement

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description Caprock Academy is seeking Substitute Teachers and Substitute Educational Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year.. Caprock Academy is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Colorado Charter School Institute and utilizes the timeless principles of classically oriented education. Caprock Academy follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades K–8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. The foundation of our academics are rooted in classical education philosophy and pedagogy, following the grammar, logic and rhetoric trivium. The school’s mission is to help all students achieve their highest academic and character potential using proven, accelerated academic programs while providing a safe environment. This mission is achieved through our vision of strengthening the community through the involvement of parents, educators, and community leaders working together to provide an environment that fosters academic excellence and develops strong character in our students. We shape global citizens who set life goals and practice lives of service and virtue through our implementation of our core values of character, accountability and academics. We are currently expanding our pool of substitute teachers and Substitute Educational Assistants for the current school year. Occasionally jobs become available at the last minute during the summer or in the middle of the school year. Caprock Academy is therefore happy to receive substitute applications throughout the year even for positions that do not have posted openings. Please review our website carefully and be familiar with our teaching styles. Substitute Teacher FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, non-exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: casual, part-time WORK HOURS: 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. full day PAY RANGE: $150/full-day, $75/half- day REPORTS TO: Deans Substitute Educational Assistant FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, non-exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Causal, Part-time WORK HOURS 7:15 AM-3:15 PM PAY RANG: $15.91 REPORTS TO: Deans Essential Duties: Implement teacher lesson plans Help faculty to always supervise students. Take part of a rotating schedule for playground duty before school, at recess, at lunch and after school. Aid teachers in drop off and pick up duty before and/or after school. Facilitate the Pledge of Allegiance with students. Take attendance. Help faculty to always supervise students. Aid teachers in escorting students to specials classes. Escort students to the office as needed. Help keep the classroom clean and tidy. Enforce school policies (ie. dress code, technology usage, etc). Requirements Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma. Associate or bachelor’s degree, preferred. Experience working with students, preferred. Desire and willingness to promote the mission and values of the school. Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills. Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members. Professional and personal integrity and judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Documentation Application Current Resume Letters of Recommendation (including email addresses and phone numbers) Benefits: Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) including employer contributions Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act EEO Statement Caprock Academy is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

Substitute Teachers and Educational Assistants are responsible for implementing lesson plans and supervising students. They also assist teachers with various duties, including attendance and maintaining classroom order.