Substitute Teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana at International School of Indiana

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.

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.

• 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

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.

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.