Position Title: Teacher Substitute K-5 Location: Great Hearts Forest Heights (5538 Research Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240) Reports To: Headmaster FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Compensation Type: Hourly 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. . Duties and Responsibilities: 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: Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required 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. Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally. At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts. If you need support with the Careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at careers@greathearts.org.

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