K-5 Substitute Teachers
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LocationSan Antonio, TX
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live3d 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
Must fully embrace the school's vision of community, of learning, and of leadership
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
May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities
Bachelor's or higher degree is preferred for all substitutes, and required for a long-term substitute teaching role
Certification is not required for general education
Candidates must pass a TxDPS background clearance
US Work Authorization Required
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements
About the role
Position Title: Teacher Substitute
Location: Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School (7653 N Loop 1604 E, Live Oak, TX 78233)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
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. Teachers lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity and example—in short, through love and friendship. Ultimately, our teachers strive to cultivate the minds and hearts of students in the wonder-filled pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness.
Duties 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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Bachelor’s or higher degree is preferred for all substitutes, and required for a long-term substitute teaching role
•
Certification is not required for general education
•
Candidates must pass a TxDPS background clearance.
•
All majors are welcome to apply!
US Work Authorization 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.