Long Term Substitute - First Grade Teacher

Good Shepherd Episcopal School is seeking a professional, positive, and collaborative individual for the position of First Grade Teacher, as a long-term substitute. This position will serve for approximately 11 weeks, beginning January 5, 2026.

The First Grade Teacher, in coordination with the first grade team, will plan, supervise, and implement the program for the first grade class in accordance with the policies, curriculum, and philosophy of the school and treat each child with dignity and respect. The teacher will provide not only for each child’s academic needs but also help develop social and emotional maturity. He or she will prepare report cards which include written comments, review student assessments and implement individual strategies for learning, and send timely, proactive, and regular communication with parents.

He or she will uphold and support the mission of the Episcopal Church and the School, meet all teacher expectations and duties as outlined in the Employee Manual, and collaborate with colleagues while maintaining a positive team attitude.

The preferred qualifications for the ideal candidate are as follows:

• Uphold and support the mission of the School and support the Six Values of our Episcopal Identity.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community members while maintaining a positive team attitude.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university
• Teacher certification and/or experience as a homeroom teacher in elementary grades or early childhood preferred.

To apply for the Long-term Substitute, First Grade Teacher position, please submit your cover letter, resume to Kristin Jarrett, Employee Recruitment and Retention Manager, at kjarrett@gsesdallas.org.