Substitute Teacher

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program. 

The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.

Position Summary / Job Goals:

The Substitute Teacher provides instructional and classroom support in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe, positive, and productive learning environment while implementing lesson plans, supervising students, and supporting the mission and values of The Village School. Substitute Teachers may be assigned to Lower School, Middle School, or High School classrooms and must demonstrate flexibility in supporting various grade levels, subject areas, and campus needs.

Qualifications / Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including criminal background screening and any required drug screening.
• Completion of all required compliance training, including Texas Mandatory Reporter Training and safeguarding training.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet all onboarding and employment requirements established by The Village School.
• Must maintain compliance with all school policies, procedures, and training requirements throughout employment.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, childcare, coaching, mentoring, camp, or related setting preferred.
• Understanding of classroom management techniques and student supervision practices.
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and instructions provided by the classroom teacher.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new classroom environments and situations.
• Basic proficiency with technology, email, and school communication systems.
• Knowledge of best practices related to student safety, supervision, and confidentiality.

Attributes:

• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and punctuality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and commitment to student well-being.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic school environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment.
• Ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Dependable and responsive to substitute assignment requests.
• Demonstrates reliability, responsiveness, and a commitment to fulfilling accepted assignments.
• Maintains professional communication with Human Resources and campus staff.
• Represents The Village School in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Reports to / Evaluated by:

• Reports directly to the Human Resources Department.
• Performance is monitored and evaluated by the Human Resources Department based on assignment fulfillment, reliability, professionalism, compliance, and feedback from school administrators and staff.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Report to assigned campus location on time and prepared to fulfill substitute assignments.
• Follow lesson plans and instructional materials provided by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
• Supervise students during instructional periods, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned duties.
• Enforce school policies, procedures, and student conduct expectations.
• Take attendance and maintain accurate records as required.
• Communicate significant student concerns, behavioral issues, or emergencies to the appropriate school administrator.
• Leave notes regarding classroom activities, student progress, and any issues encountered during the assignment.
• Coordinate substitute assignments through the school's designated communication channels and assigned substitute coordinators.
• Respond promptly to assignment requests and maintain accurate availability information with Human Resources.
• Maintain regular communication with Human Resources regarding availability, assignment acceptance, and employment status.
• Protect the confidentiality of student, employee, and school information.
• Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a positive representative of The Village School.
• Be available to accept assignments on an as-needed basis and maintain flexibility to work across multiple divisions, grade levels, and subject areas.
• Comply with all school safety, security, and safeguarding requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Human Resources consistent with the responsibilities of a substitute teacher.

Village Believes that Effective Employees are: 

• Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance. 

• Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction. 

• Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes 

• Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success. 

• Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others 

• Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment 

• Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations 

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization. 

TO APPLY: 

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.  

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture. 

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. 

 We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. 

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.