Great Hearts Academies·Irving, Texas
Substitute teachers guide students in grades 6-12 across various subjects while maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment. They are responsible for following lesson plans, engaging students via the Socratic method, and documenting student progress.
Substitute Teacher Location: Great Hearts Lakeside Upper School 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.
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: Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a long-term substitute teaching role Certification is not required for general education All majors are welcome US Work Authorization 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.
A bachelor's degree or higher is required for long-term roles, though all majors are welcome and certification is not required for general education. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance.
Market context
Texas districts commonly need substitute teachers to cover daily absences and keep classrooms running, so demand can be steady across the school year. This role is competitive because schools look for candidates who can communicate clearly, protect confidentiality, and adapt quickly in different classrooms; the platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your diploma or GED, related preschool experience, and readiness for background checks.