Orchard Farm Early Learning Center is seeking a long term substitute teacher to join our district!  Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. 

Substitute teachers are a vital part of the district, ensuring students receive quality instruction to achieve the learning objective while a teacher is absent.

Long Term Assignment:

Anticipated Start Date/End Date 

Sub 1: 9/2/24-12/2/24 (September 2-December 2)

Sub 2: 10/11/24-1/11/25 (October 11-January 11)

An individual who holds this position is required to: 

• Delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines as assigned by the classroom teacher or building administrator.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Models conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 60 approved college credit hours - required to obtain substitute certification
• Missouri substitute teaching certificate required or valid Missouri teaching certificate (preferred)  
• Job-related experience is required
• Cleared FBI Fingerprinting and Family Care Safety Registry Background required 
• Resume, copy of transcripts, copy of certification, 3 references email/phone (most recent employer required)

Information regarding Missouri Teacher Certification may be obtained at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website:  www.dese.mo.gov

Substitute holding a Missouri Substitute Certificate:
Rate of pay: $110.00 a day ($118.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)

Additional $10.00/day after 10 days

*Long Term: $140.00/day

Substitutes holding a Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate:
Rate of pay: $120.00 a day ($128.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)

Additional $10.00/day after 10 days

*Long Term: $150.00/day

Retired OFSD Teacher

Rate of pay: $150.00 a day ($158.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)

Additional $10.00/day after 10 days

*Long Term: $180.00/day