Substitute Teacher (K-5)

Great Hearts Academies • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Substitute Teacher for Archway Veritas, a K–5 school in Phoenix, Arizona. The position reports to the Academy Headmaster and is classified as non-exempt and hourly. The substitute teacher follows lesson plans and helps maintain a safe, orderly classroom where students can learn and reach their potential. The role includes teaching through the Socratic method, supporting student learning and conduct, communicating with parents as needed, and carrying out school policies and assigned campus duties.

Great Hearts Academies is a network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving more than 30,000 K–12 students in Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Its educational philosophy emphasizes intellectual and moral growth and a classical liberal arts education. A bachelor's degree or higher is required for long-term substitute teaching; certification is not required for general education, and all majors are welcome. Candidates must have U.S. work authorization; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted. Employment depends on successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance. Local travel may be required for training and professional development.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher is required for a long-term substitute teaching role.
• U.S. work authorization is required; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements is required for employment.
• Ability to travel locally for training and professional development may be required.

Nice To Haves

• All academic majors are welcome.
• Teaching certification is not required for general education.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment where all 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.
• Engage students using the Socratic method.
• Lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity, and example.
• Embrace the school's vision of community, learning, and leadership.
• Perform additional assigned campus duties.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evaluate and document students' day-to-day work.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time