Substitute Teacher (K-5)
About The Position
The Substitute Teacher (K-5) provides classroom coverage at Great Hearts Lakeside Lower School in Fort Worth, Texas. The substitute creates a safe and orderly classroom, follows lesson plans, evaluates and documents student work, and supports student learning through engagement, assistance, and example. The role also involves enforcing school policies and codes, communicating with parents as needed, maintaining records, and carrying out additional campus duties assigned by the Headmaster. The successful candidate embraces the school's vision of community, learning, and leadership; supports its classical liberal arts philosophy; and pursues ongoing professional growth and knowledge of the works and ideas of Western Civilization. The position may require local travel for training and professional development. Employment is contingent upon completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Requirements
- U.S. work authorization is required.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Nice To Haves
- An associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
- Some locations, such as Title I schools, may require assistant teachers to have an associate degree, 60 hours of college credit, or the ability to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.
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 and meaningful evaluation and correction of student work; evaluate and document students' day-to-day work.
- Engage students using the Socratic method and lead through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity, and example.
- Embrace the school's vision of community, learning, and leadership.
- 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 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.
- Pursue excellence in teaching and continue developing knowledge of the great ideas and works of Western Civilization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
