K-5 Long-term Substitute Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Arlington Lower School is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for K-5 to support a range of subjects and activities in a values-driven learning environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, prior K-5 teaching experience, and familiarity with Spalding or Singapore curricula. Applicants must have US work authorization and will undergo a background check and fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree required for a long-term substitute teaching role.
• Some teaching experience in K-5.
• Knowledge of Spalding or Singapore curricula.
• US work authorization required and background check/fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that feels safe for all students to learn.
• Follow lesson plans and maintain an orderly classroom.
• Provide timely evaluation and feedback on student work.
• Engage students using the Socratic method and supportive leadership.
• Lead by example with the school's vision of community, learning, and leadership.
• Support and enforce school policies, safety protocols, and dress/behavior codes.
• Communicate with parents as needed and participate in faculty development.
• Keep accurate student records and participate in campus duties as assigned.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth through graduate courses or workshops.

Skills

K-5 teaching

Socratic method

Classroom management

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: K-5 Teacher - SubstituteLocation: Great Hearts Arlington Lower School (6701 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76001)Great Hearts teaching substitutes guide students in a variety of subjects including Humanities, Math, Science, Fine Arts, Languages, and Physical Education. Teachers lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity and example—in short, through love and friendship. Ultimately, our teachers strive to cultivate the minds and hearts of students in the wonder-filled pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness.Duties and Responsibilities:Create a classroom environment that will feel safe for all students to learn and reach their fullest potential.Follow lesson plans.Maintain orderly classroom.Provide timely and meaningful evaluation/correction of student work.Engage students utilizing the Socratic method.Lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity, and example.He/she must fully embrace the school's vision of community, of learning, and of leadership.Perform additional assigned campus duties.Reads, knows, and supports the philosophy, policies, procedures and other pertinent data of the school as published in the Faculty Handbook and most current Family Handbook.Follow school policies and procedures, including the Academy Crisis Plan, for ensuring the safety and security of students on campus.Provides reasonable assistance to those students in need of individual help and assists students to make-up work after approved absences.Communicate as needed with parents.Supports and enforces the school dress and behavior codes and makes reasonable efforts to promote the orderly behavior of all students in the school, on the grounds, and at off-campus school activities.Keeps accurate records and makes reports as required by the Headmaster.Evaluate and document the student's day-to-day work.Participate in faculty development on half-days as needed.Is an active member of the community of learners, and continues to pursue his or her own professional growth and development by taking graduate courses and/or attending seminars and workshops related to the profession.Pursues excellence in teaching and continues to develop his or her own knowledge of the great ideas and works of Western Civilization.Required/Preferred Education:Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a long-term substitute teaching roleCertification is not required for general educationAll majors are welcomeRequired/Preferred Experience:Some teaching experience in K-5Knowledge or experience with Spalding or Singapore curriculaUS Work Authorization RequiredEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.