PYP Teacher Substitute Paternity Leave Coverage
CHICAGO
PYP Teacher Substitute Paternity Leave Coverage
Full Time • CHICAGO
DAYSTAR ACADEMY
Job Description
Title: PYP Teacher Substitute (Paternity Leave Coverage)
Reports to: Director of Lower and Middle School
Type: Temporary, Substitute – Paternity Leave Coverage
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
Dates: November 30, 2026 – December 19, 2026
Work Days/Hours: Monday–Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM; Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM (includes staff meetings/professional development)
Compensation: $160/day
Location: On-site at Daystar Academy
Job Summary
The PYP Substitute Teacher provides continuity of instruction for a classroom during a Teacher’s paternity leave. This role is responsible for implementing the existing instructional program in a consistent, engaging manner, following unit and lesson plans developed in alignment with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and Common Core State Standards.
In addition to academic responsibilities, the substitute is expected to integrate faith-based principles into instruction, fostering students’ growth across academic, social, emotional, and spiritual domains, and to maintain the classroom routines and culture established by the Lead Teacher. Instructional practices are data-driven, with regular assessments used to inform teaching strategies and support individual student development.
For more information about the IB teaching approach, please visit: https://www.ibo.org/benefits/the-ib-teaching-style/
All Staff Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe school environment, both indoors and outdoors, in accordance with building operation protocols (keys, fobs, alarm codes), the Daystar Distinctives, and Responsive Classroom practices.
- Participate in a brief staff prayer at 7:35 AM, Monday through Thursday, in the Gathering Place.
- Engage in school events to promote and strengthen positive school culture.
- Complete assigned arrival and dismissal duties.
- Fulfill essential job functions as outlined in this job description; during drills or emergencies, assist as needed.
- Be punctual, appropriately dressed, and prepared for work at designated days and times.
- Model positive and respectful interactions with students and all members of the Daystar community at all times.
- Be an excellent ambassador of Daystar Academy at all times.
- Respect all school procedures and chain of command.
- Adhere to all requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook and comply with school policies.
- Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees.
Essential Job Functions – Long-Term Substitute Teacher
As the Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Daystar Academy, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Instruction & Curriculum
- Provide a safe, nurturing learning environment grounded in Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices.
- Deliver instruction using the unit and lesson plans provided by the returning Lead Teacher, aligned with Common Core State Standards (or other applicable standards such as NGSS), the IB PYP Standards and Practices, and Daystar’s curricular expectations.
- Maintain continuity of IB requirements related to instruction, assessment, and reflection during the coverage period.
- Submit lesson plans as required by the Program Director.
- Use data and reflection to inform and improve instructional practices, with a focus on student growth.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Guide and coach the PYP Lead Partnering Teacher to facilitate small-group instruction, class activities, and task delegation effectively.
- Actively participate in collaborative planning, professional learning communities, and school-wide initiatives during the coverage period.
- Support and promote a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among all staff and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with the Lead Partnering Teacher prior to and following leave to ensure a smooth transition and handoff.
Assessment & Feedback
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, using assessment data to support and extend learning as needed, in collaboration with the Lead Partnering teacher.
- Collect and curate student work samples and engagement artifacts using Toddle’s portfolio feature, as guided by the Lower and Middle School Coordinator, and in collaboration with the Lead Partnering teacher.
- Provide timely, meaningful assessment feedback to students and parents, and regularly update digital platforms with progress data, in collaboration with the Lead Partnering teacher.
- Participate in and contribute to parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, and ongoing communication regarding student academic and behavioral development, in collaboration with the Lead Partnering teacher.
Professional Expectations
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings, devotionals/prayers, and ongoing professional development opportunities during the coverage period.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff members at all times.
Classroom Environment
- Create and maintain a clean, creative, and organized classroom that promotes learning and student responsibility.
- Model and promote respectful use of classroom materials and shared spaces.
- Execute administrative and classroom maintenance duties as outlined in the Staff Handbook.
Community Engagement & Representation
- Build trust and foster positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues through consistent, respectful, and professional communication.
- Represent Daystar Academy with integrity and excellence in all interactions.
- Uphold all school procedures, policies, and the established chain of command.
- Supervise students and assist with school-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education.
- Valid Professional Educator License (PEL).
- Experience with the IB PYP framework and/or Responsive Classroom practices.
- Prior experience as a long-term substitute or classroom teacher.
- Growth mindset about teaching and learning.
- Commitment to Daystar’s Statement of Faith and to teaching at a Christian school.
- Commitment to the faith development of Daystar students.
Daystar Academy • School Year 2026–2027
Compensation: $160.00 per day
Daystar Academy is a unique community where students are provided with a nurturing learning environment that allows them to explore, discover, and create. We are committed to more than academic excellence. Our curriculum allows students to engage with subject matter in experiential ways and promotes curiosity, problem solving, and respect of differences in thought and opinion. We foster a beautifully diverse student body that is made up of a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Our goal is to build a school community that reflects the diversity of the city and God’s Kingdom.
Daystar’s mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, globally-minded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
Daystar’s mission is to empower students to impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, globally-minded education. Our vision is to transform Chicago and the world by educating and empowering our students to live out the values of the kingdom of God.
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