Substitute Teacher (K-5)

Great Hearts Online; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Hearts Irving Lower School is seeking a Substitute Teacher for K-5 to be onsite at Irving, TX. The role supports daily lesson delivery, classroom routines, and student engagement following prepared plans, contributing to a safe and respectful learning environment.

Preferred candidates may have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; US work authorization is required and background checks are mandatory for employment. This is a part-time position with hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Create a safe learning environment following the school's policies.
• Follow lesson plans and deliver instruction.
• Maintain orderly classroom and provide timely feedback.
• Communicate with parents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
• Follow and implement daily lesson plans.
• Maintain orderly classroom routines and procedures.
• Provide timely evaluation and feedback on student work.
• Support school policies and culture in the classroom.

Skills

Classroom management

Socratic method

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

## Substitute Teacher (K-5)Apply: Onsite: Irving, TX: Part time: Posted Today: R-870**Position Title:** Teacher Substitute K-5 **Location:** Great Hearts Irving Lower School (3580 W. Story Road, Irving, TX 75038) **Reports To:** Headmaster **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt, Hourly**Hourly:** $16-$18We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally. .**Roles 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:*** Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required* Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.**US work authorization is 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.**