K-5 Substitute Teachers

Great Hearts Online; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Teacher Substitute for the Live Oak Lower School. The role supports grades 6-12 across subjects, following lesson plans and maintaining a safe, orderly classroom.

You will engage students with Socratic discussion and provide timely feedback, while upholding school policies and representing the school's vision of learning and leadership. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree (preferred) and must pass TxDPS background clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; required for long-term substitutes.
• TxDPS background clearance required.
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment safe for all learners.
• Follow lesson plans and maintain an orderly room.
• Provide timely evaluation and correction of student work.
• Engage students using the Socratic method.
• Uphold school policies and dress/behavior codes.
• Communicate with parents as needed.
• Perform campus duties and support professional development.

Skills

Socratic method

Classroom management

Student assessment

Parental communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

**Position Title:** Teacher Substitute **Location:** Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School (7653 N Loop 1604 E, Live Oak, TX 78233)**Reports To:** Headmaster**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt, Hourly Great Hearts teaching substitutes guide students in a variety of subjects across grades 6-12, 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 preferred for all substitutes, and required for a long-term substitute teaching role* Certification is not required for general education* Candidates must pass a TxDPS background clearance.* All majors are welcome to apply! **US Work Authorization Required****Employment 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.**