Substitute Teachers (Upper School)
About The Position
Great Hearts teaching substitutes guide students in a variety of subjects across grades 6–12, including Humanities, Math, Science, Fine Arts, Languages, and Physical Education. They lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity, and example, striving to cultivate students’ minds and hearts in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. The role is at Great Hearts Lakeside Upper School in Fort Worth, Texas, and reports to the Headmaster. The substitute creates a safe, orderly classroom where students can learn and reach their potential; follows lesson plans; evaluates and documents student work; and provides appropriate assistance to students. The role also includes supporting school policies and student safety, communicating with parents as needed, maintaining records, participating in faculty development when needed, and pursuing professional growth.
Requirements
- U.S. work authorization is required.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements is a condition of employment.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher is required for a long-term substitute teaching role.
- Certification is not required for general education.
Nice To Haves
- All majors are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Create a classroom environment that feels safe and supports students’ learning and 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 by example, including through intelligence, charisma, humor, and moral integrity.
- 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, Faculty Handbook, and current Family Handbook.
- Follow school policies and procedures, including the Academy Crisis Plan, to ensure student safety and security.
- 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 on campus, 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.
- Travel locally if needed for training and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
