Full-Time Substitute - Lower School

About The John Cooper School:

The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school located in The Woodlands, TX. The School's mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners. Interested candidates should visit: https://www.johncooper.org/about/career-opportunities. Candidates can apply online by selecting “Apply” on their desired job posting. Candidates may also email their resume, cover letter and references to: Human Resources at HumanResources@johncooper.org.
Please ensure to fill out the Cooper Application attached and upload with your resume.

Job Summary: 

The Ful-Time Substitute Teacher requires a dedicated individual to provide instructional support and ensure continuity of learning in the absence of the regular teacher. The Full-Time Substitute Teacher will be responsible for managing classroom activities, delivering lesson plans, and maintaining a productive learning environment across multiple subjects for assigned division.

Duties / Responsibilities: 

Classroom Responsibilities

Other Duties 

Competencies:

• Strongly identify with the School’s mission, philosophy, and goals
• Comfortable working in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Ability to respond and follow through on assignments/responsibilities in a timely manner 
• Ability to communicate and facilitate effectively 
• Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of the job 
• Ability to work with others 
• Maintain confidentiality 
• Demonstrate computer competency 
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit 
• Demonstrate dependability by consistent attendance and punctuality 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, preferred
• School teaching experience, preferred

Physical Requirements: 

• Required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms
• Generally, the job requires 90% walking/standing and 10% sitting
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• 90% classroom work environment, 10% outside in winter and summer environments

The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.