Substitute Teacher

Description About ISI The International School of Indiana (ISI) is an IB World School serving students ages 3 through grade 12 on its 60-acre Michigan Road campus. In the Lower School, students engage in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) while immersed in Spanish, French, or Mandarin Chinese language instruction taught by native-speaking faculty.

ISI is committed to fostering intercultural understanding, inquiry-based learning, and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.

Position Summary

ISI is seeking enthusiastic, reliable Lower School Substitute Teachers to support classrooms (Age 3–Grade 5) on an as-needed, day-to-day basis. Substitutes step in to maintain continuity of instruction, implement lesson plans left by classroom or language-immersion teachers, and ensure a safe, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environment in the teacher's absence.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver pre-planned lessons and activities in alignment with the IB Primary Years Programme Supervise and support students during classroom instruction, transitions, recess, and lunch Maintain classroom routines, structure, and behavior management consistent with ISI expectations Communicate clearly with lead teachers, staff, and administration regarding daily progress or concerns Support students learning in a language-immersion setting (Spanish, French, or Mandarin), even without fluency in the target language Ensure student safety and well-being at all times Leave detailed notes for the returning classroom teacher Schedule Substitute teachers are called on an as-needed basis during the school year (approximately August–June), with assignments ranging from single days to longer-term coverage.

Requirements

Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (Education, Child Development, or related field preferred) Prior experience working with elementary-age children (classroom, camp, tutoring, or childcare experience considered) Strong classroom management and communication skills Comfort working in a multicultural, multilingual educational environment Ability to pass a background check and provide required clearances Reliability and flexibility to accept assignments on short notice Preferred (not required): Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Mandarin Chinese; prior IB/PYP experience.