Fort Worth Country Day Substitute Teacher - Upper School

Fort Worth Country Day; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Worth Country Day in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Part-Time Substitute Teacher for the Upper School to ensure continuity of instruction when regular teachers are absent. You will step into classrooms, support student learning, and uphold the school's expectations for conduct and academics.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and administrators, adherence to school policies, and a positive, flexible approach to diverse activities across grades 9–12.

Responsibilities

• Assume all instructional and classroom management duties for teachers who are absent
• Perform non-classroom duties where assigned
• Comply with all school policies and procedures
• Work cooperatively with fellow teachers, administrators and parents

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Fort Worth, TX - Fort Worth, TX 76109

ENGAGE | CHALLENGE | CONNECT | BE A GOOD COMMUNITY MEMBER

Part-Time Substitute Teacher, Upper School

Become a valued community member of our coeducational, junior kindergarten through grade 12 college-preparatory day school! At Fort Worth Country Day, we challenge our employees to engage, challenge, connect and to be a good community member, while encouraging our students to be the best learners, athletes and artists they can be. Learn More About Our School

Who We Are

Founded in 1962, Fort Worth Country Day is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational college-preparatory day school located in Southwest Fort Worth. The School was built upon the mission to foster the intellectual, physical, emotional and ethical development of capable students through an academically rigorous college-preparatory program that integrates the arts and athletics. With Core Values that include integrity, kindness, courage, respect, responsibility and scholarship, these values provide an ethical compass and give purpose to education.

Our Purpose

The purpose of Fort Worth Country Day is to inspire the passion to learn, the courage to lead and the commitment to serve.

Our Inclusivity Statement

The Fort Worth Country Day Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assume all instructional and classroom management duties for teachers who are absent
• Perform non-classroom duties where assigned
• Comply with all school policies and procedures
• Work cooperatively with fellow teachers, administrators and parents

Working conditions:

• Prolonged standing, sitting
• Walking; intermittent physical activity including bending and reaching
• Some duties may be outside

Employee Expectations

• Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
• Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
• Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
• Execute duties in a punctual manner

Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance, and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School.

Inspire the passion to learn, the courage to lead, and the commitment to serve.