Substitute
Department of Defense Education Activity
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Substitute
Department of Defense Education Activity
Department of Defense
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$172.50 - $172.50
per day
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a substitute teacher in Department of Defense schools in the Mid-Atlantic area, where you'll step in to manage classrooms, deliver lessons, and supervise students when regular teachers are absent.
It's ideal for patient individuals who enjoy working with kids, have basic education, and live nearby to commute easily.
No teaching certification is needed, making it accessible for those starting in education or seeking flexible work.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Reside within the local commuting area of the Mid-Atlantic District
- Meet specific DoD employment eligibility categories (e.g., current DoD employee, family member preference, military spouse preference)
- Ability to maintain classroom discipline
- Skills in communicating lesson plans and supervising students
- Capacity to keep accurate classroom records and interact effectively with students, staff, and parents
Full Job Description
About the Position: Positions are located within the America Mid-Atlantic District. All candidates must reside within the local commuting area where the position is located.
Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily.
(5 CFR 575.203). Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.
See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Current Competitive Service Civilian DoWEA Employee within the Commuting Area Current Excepted Service DoWEA Employee within the Commuting Area Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Qualification Requirement: To qualify for this Substitute position, you must have a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).
You are not required to submit a copy of your diploma. Major Duties:
- Maintain discipline for the classroom
- Communicate lesson plans to students
- Maintain accurate records for the classroom
- Supervise students in the school environment
- Interact effectively with students, co-workers, and parents.
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