Kindergarten Lead - Long-term Substitute
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Kindergarten Lead Teacher for a long-term substitute role at Great Hearts Northern Oaks Lower School in San Antonio, Texas. Great Hearts is a network of public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving K–12 students. Its educational mission emphasizes intellectual and moral development and the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. The teacher provides a welcoming, nurturing homeroom classroom that fosters students’ wonder and love of learning. The curriculum includes Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, and content in History, Science, and Literature. A classroom Assistant/Apprentice Teacher provides support. Teachers lead students through their example, moral integrity, humor, charisma, and care.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or higher is required for a long-term substitute lead teaching role.
- U.S. work authorization is required.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements is required.
Nice To Haves
- All majors are welcome.
- General education certification is not required.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom.
- Provide academic support to students, monitor their progress, and work with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs promptly.
- Uphold and model Great Hearts culture, policies, and expectations, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiate conferences as needed, and foster strong home-school partnerships.
- Participate in faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and ongoing professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
