Substitute Teacher - K-5

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; Arlington (TX); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Great Hearts Academies seeks Substitute Teachers for K-5 Homerooms at the Arlington Lower School. You will guide students across core subjects with emphasis on love, integrity, and classical education while following established lesson plans.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, US work authorization, and a readiness to engage in a dynamic learning community. Certification is not required for general education; travel is limited to local campus activities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required for a long-term substitute teaching role.
• US work authorization is required for employment.
• All majors are welcome; certification is not required for general education.

Aufgaben

• Create a classroom environment that feels safe for all students to learn.
• Follow lesson plans and maintain an orderly classroom.
• Provide timely evaluation/correction of student work and engage with Socratic method.
• Communicate with parents as needed.
• Participate in campus duties and follow school policies, including safety procedures.
• Support the school's vision of community, learning, and leadership.

Kenntnisse

Socratic method

Classroom management

Student engagement

Parental communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

US Work Authorization

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title

Substitute Teachers - K-5 Homerooms

Location

Great Hearts Arlington Lower School

Reports To

Headmaster

Position Summary

Great Hearts teaching substitutes guide students in a variety of Homeroom subjects across grades K-5, 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 role
• Certification is not required for general education
• All majors are welcome
• 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.

Other Information

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Culture

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally. At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.