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Full-Time Substitute Lower School


Job Location:

The Woodlands, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Schools 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: 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 .
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

  • Follow and implement lesson plans left by the regular classroom teacher adapting as necessary to meet the needs of students.
  • Maintain a positive respectful and safe classroom environment conducive to student learning.
  • Manage student behavior and ensure that classroom policies and school rules are followed.
  • Provide clear instructions and assist students with completing assignments.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain consistency in instructional delivery.
  • Supervise students during lunch recess and other non-classroom settings as needed


Other Duties

  • Perform other duties as requested/assigned by the School.

Competencies:
  • Strongly identify with the Schools 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:
  • Bachelors 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.