Substitute Teacher The Kessler School Dallas, TX Job Details Part-time | Full-time $100 a day 21 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications School experience Bachelor's degree Working with students Full Job Description The Kessler School Substitute Teacher Job Description 2026-2027 Located just minutes from downtown Dallas in the vibrant Oak Cliff neighborhood, The Kessler School (TKS) is an early childhood through 8th grade independent school. Our Mission is to create a community of diverse learners that values individuality, cultivates a passion for learning, instills respect for others, and promotes leadership and community service. Our small community aims to equip our students with skills and values that help develop self-sufficient, high-achieving and joyful learners, and aspiring leaders. Why work at

TKS:

TKS is a culturally and socially diverse community, promoting ongoing learning and growth in and out of the classroom. Small class sizes (typically 8-16) mean more individualized attention for our students and more manageable workloads for our teachers.

Substitute Teacher Job Description:

Grades PK-4 (Lower School): Work independently in a self-contained classroom while collaborating with other teachers to implement pre-planned lessons across subjects; Grades 5-8 (Middle School): Work with another teacher to implement pre-planned lessons in either Math/Science or Humanities; Communicate with Administrators regarding students glows and grows; Manage student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment; Celebrate student progress and effort each day.

Qualifications/Skills:

Professional teaching experience in schools; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; in some cases, a teacher-in-training (finishing a degree in Education) may be considered; Adaptable and comfortable stepping into an unfamiliar classroom with little notice; Strong communicator with students, staff, and, when needed, families; Reliable and punctual, with quick response time when called for coverage; Patient and even-tempered under the unpredictability of the day; Ability to work collaboratively, with regular observation/feedback cycles; Willingness to support the culture and institutional policies and procedures of the school; Demonstrated success working in a high-performing private school setting preferred; A level of flexibility and a love of teaching young children; Background check and any state-required clearances current

Pay Rate:

TKS Substitute teachers are paid $100 per day (7:45am - 3:45pm) Equal Employment Opportunity The Kessler School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The school's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Pay:

$100.00 per day

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person