In-house Substitute Teacher (Please apply directly to Challenge to Excellence - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

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Job Posting Title:

In-house Substitute Teacher (Please apply directly to Challenge to Excellence - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

    

Job Description:

Supervisor: Executive Director
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Term: Full-time, approximately 166 student-contact days
Salary: $25,000-$30,000, plus benefits

Challenge to Excellence Charter School (C2E), a high-performing, premier STEAM school in Douglas County, is seeking a dependable and enthusiastic In-House Substitute Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

C2E is an academically advanced K–8 charter school specializing in STEAM education. Our students benefit from a rigorous academic program, a supportive school community, and an effective one-to-one device program.

    

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Position Overview

The In-House Substitute Teacher provides consistent classroom coverage and supports a positive, safe, and productive learning environment throughout the school. This position requires flexibility, professionalism, strong classroom-management skills, and the ability to work effectively with students across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

Essential Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the mission and vision of C2E by:

• Implementing teacher-prepared lesson plans while preserving instructional time and encouraging student engagement

• Providing active supervision and support for students throughout each assignment

• Creating a safe, respectful, and productive classroom environment

• Maintaining effective classroom management consistent with schoolwide expectations

• Taking attendance and maintaining other required classroom records

• Delivering instruction across a variety of grade levels, subjects, and courses

• Adapting instruction and support to meet students’ varying learning needs

• Following all school policies, procedures, schedules, and safety protocols

• Modeling professionalism and appropriate conduct for students

• Communicating relevant information about the day’s activities to the classroom teacher and school administration

• Supporting school operations through hallway supervision, cafeteria monitoring and cleanup, driveline duties, and other assigned responsibilities

• Completing additional duties as needed

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Department of Education substitute authorization or license

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education is preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Dependability, flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude

• Ability to manage classrooms and work effectively with elementary and middle school students

• Successful completion of required reference and background checks

• One to three years of substitute-teaching or related school experience preferred

Application Instructions

To be considered for an interview, candidates must complete both of the following steps:

Complete the online application.

Email the following materials to [email protected]:

• Current résumé

• Contact information for three professional references

    

Responsibilities:

--- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and
procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the
school, and apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

--- Serve as an integral part of the school and the school community, performing certain
duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic
problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting
activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings,
and parent meetings.

--- Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning
environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic
potential.

--- Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever-changing and strategic
environment. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning
experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

--- Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning
materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the
use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback
on student's performance and development.

--- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.

    

Certifications:

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

    

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

    

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

    

Primary Location:

Challenge To Excellence Charter School

    

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

 

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

 

FTE:

1.00

    

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

   

Minimum Hire Rate:

$90.00 USD Daily

   

Maximum Hire Rate:

$170.00 USD Daily

   

Full Salary Range:

$90.00 USD - $190.00 USD Daily

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

   

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

September 25, 2026