Substitute Teacher (K-5)
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Salary$16 – $18/hr
LocationIrving, TX
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 13, 2026 · 3w ago
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Create a classroom environment that will feel safe for all students to learn and reach their fullest potential
Follow lesson plans
Maintain orderly classroom
Provide timely and meaningful evaluation/correction of student work
Engage students utilizing the Socratic method
Lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity, and example
Fully embrace the school's vision of community, of learning, and of leadership
Perform additional assigned campus duties
Reads, knows, and supports the philosophy, policies, procedures and other pertinent data of the school as published in the Faculty Handbook and most current Family Handbook
Follow school policies and procedures, including the Academy Crisis Plan, for ensuring the safety and security of students on campus
Provide reasonable assistance to those students in need of individual help and assists students to make-up work after approved absences
Communicate as needed with parents
Supports and enforces the school dress and behavior codes and makes reasonable efforts to promote the orderly behavior of all students in the school, on the grounds, and at off-campus school activities
Keep accurate records and make reports as required by the Headmaster
Evaluate and document the student's day-to-day work
Participate in faculty development on half-days as needed
Be an active member of the community of learners, and continues to pursue his or her own professional growth and development by taking graduate courses and/or attending seminars and workshops related to the profession
Pursue excellence in teaching and continues to develop his or her own knowledge of the great ideas and works of Western Civilization
For some locations (e.g., Title I schools): AA, 60 hours of college credit, or pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work
Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance
Associate's degree preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
US work authorization required
About the role
Position Title: Teacher Substitute K-5
Location: Great Hearts Irving Lower School (3580 W. Story Road, Irving, TX 75038)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Hourly: $16-$18
About the company
We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students’ hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).
Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.
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Roles and Responsibilities:
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Create a classroom environment that will feel safe for all students to learn and reach their fullest potential.
•
Follow lesson plans.
•
Maintain orderly classroom.
•
Provide timely and meaningful evaluation/correction of student work.
•
Engage students utilizing the Socratic method.
•
Lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity, and example.
•
He/she must fully embrace the school’s vision of community, of learning, and of leadership.
•
Perform additional assigned campus duties.
•
Reads, knows, and supports the philosophy, policies, procedures and other pertinent data of the school as published in the Faculty Handbook and most current Family Handbook.
•
Follow school policies and procedures, including the Academy Crisis Plan, for ensuring the safety and security of students on campus.
•
Provides reasonable assistance to those students in need of individual help and assists students to make-up work after approved absences.
•
Communicate as needed with parents.
•
Supports and enforces the school dress and behavior codes and makes reasonable efforts to promote the orderly behavior of all students in the school, on the grounds, and at off-campus school activities.
•
Keeps accurate records and makes reports as required by the Headmaster.
•
Evaluate and document the student’s day-to-day work.
•
Participate in faculty development on half-days as needed.
•
Is an active member of the community of learners, and continues to pursue his or her own professional growth and development by taking graduate courses and/or attending seminars and workshops related to the profession.
•
Pursues excellence in teaching and continues to develop his or her own knowledge of the great ideas and works of Western Civilization.
Required/Preferred Education:
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Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
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Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.
US work authorization is required .
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.