Substitute Part Time High School English and History Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • Chandler, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a substitute teacher for high school English and history at Chandler Preparatory Academy in Chandler, Arizona. Substitute teachers guide students in a variety of subjects across grades 6–12 and foster a safe, orderly classroom where students can learn and reach their fullest potential. Teaching is grounded in the Socratic method and the school's classical liberal arts philosophy, with teachers leading by example and helping cultivate students' intellectual and moral development.

The role includes following lesson plans, evaluating and documenting student work, assisting students who need individual help or make-up work after approved absences, communicating with parents as needed, and supporting school policies and student safety. The teacher is expected to participate in faculty development as needed and pursue ongoing professional growth. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development.

The position is hourly and non-exempt, at a rate of $17.00 per hour. A bachelor's or higher degree is required for a long-term substitute teaching role; certification is not required for general education, and all majors are welcome. Employment requires US work authorization and is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher is required for a long-term substitute teaching role.
• US 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

• Certification is not required for general education.
• All majors are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment where students feel safe and can reach their fullest potential.
• Follow lesson plans and maintain an orderly classroom.
• Provide timely, meaningful evaluation and correction of student work; evaluate and document students' day-to-day work.
• Engage students using the Socratic method and lead by example, including through intelligence, charisma, humor, and moral integrity.
• Perform additional assigned campus duties.
• Read, know, and support the school's philosophy, policies, procedures, and other pertinent information in the Faculty Handbook and current Family Handbook.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including the Academy Crisis Plan, to ensure student safety and security on campus.
• Provide reasonable individual assistance to students and help them make up work after approved absences.
• Communicate with parents as needed.
• Support and enforce school dress and behavior codes and promote orderly student behavior at school, on school grounds, and at off-campus school activities.
• Keep accurate records and submit reports as required by the Headmaster.
• Participate in faculty development on half-days as needed.
• Pursue professional growth through graduate courses, seminars, or workshops related to the profession.
• Continue developing knowledge of the great ideas and works of Western Civilization and pursue excellence in teaching.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Matching 401(k) program.
• Professional development offerings, including great books seminars, leadership and special education coursework and pathways, and reduced-tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level