K-5 Substitute Teachers

Location: Great Hearts Forest Heights, 5538 Research Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt, Hourly

Compensation Type: Hourly

About the role

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 serving over 30,000 K‑12 students. The school’s mission is to provide a high‑quality classical liberal arts education that develops students intellectually and morally.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe classroom environment that enables all students to learn and 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.
• Fully embrace the school’s vision of community, learning, and leadership.
• Perform additional assigned campus duties.
• Read, know, and support the philosophy, policies, procedures, and other pertinent data published in the Faculty Handbook and Family Handbook.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including the Academy Crisis Plan, to ensure student safety and security.
• Assist students who need individual help and support make‑up work after approved absences.
• Communicate as needed with parents.
• Support and enforce the school dress and behavior codes and promote orderly behavior on campus and at off‑site 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.
• Be an active member of the learning community and pursue professional growth through graduate courses, seminars, or workshops.
• Pursue excellence in teaching and continue developing knowledge of the great ideas and works of Western Civilization.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; some locations may require an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or passing a ParaPro proficiency exam.
• U.S. work authorization is required.
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance per state requirements.
• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.