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 Europe, where you'll step in to manage classrooms, deliver lessons, and supervise students when regular teachers are absent.
It's ideal for someone with a high school education who enjoys working with kids, can keep order in a school setting, and is comfortable communicating with students, staff, and parents.
The role requires living nearby the school and meeting specific eligibility rules for military or family members overseas.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Reside within the local commuting area in Europe Central District
- Meet one of the specified employment authority categories (e.g., current DoDEA employee, family member preference, military spouse preference)
- Ability to maintain classroom discipline
- Skills in communicating lesson plans and interacting with students, co-workers, and parents
- Capability to supervise students and maintain accurate classroom records
Full Job Description
About the Position: Positions are located within the Europe Central 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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