Orchard Farm Early Learning Center is seeking a long-term substitute teacher to join our district for the 26-27 school year. 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: 10/8/2026- Mid/Late January 

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: $125.00 a day ($133.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)

Additional $10.00/day after 10 days

*Long Term: $165.00/day

Substitutes holding a Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate:
Rate of pay: $150.00 a day ($168.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)

Additional $10.00/day after 10 days

*Long Term: $190.00/day

 

Retired OFSD Teacher

Rate of pay: $200.00 a day ($208.00 a day in Early Learning Center only)

Additional $10.00/day after 10 days

*Long Term: $240.00/day