The Clariden School is a not-for-profit, private, fully-accredited, college-preparatory school serving students PreK – Grade 12 in North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). Clariden works to ignite student curiosity and problem-solving skills by first providing a program that addresses the whole student. With a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), character-based kindness, and hands-on field study, our goal is to equip students for the jobs of tomorrow and to be contributing citizens in their local & global communities. 

Employees at The Clariden School are expected to be respectful, responsible, self-directed, growth-minded individuals who are interested in not only providing the best for students but also developing and honing their skills as a professional. Employees are responsible for providing their students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subjects assigned to the educator to help the students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.  

Clariden is currently undergoing exciting growth on campus in its physical facilities and size of its student body. We recently added a state-of-the-art Upper School STEAM building in Fall 2022. 

The long-term substitute for second grade will join a co-teaching model in the second grade. There are two teachers in the room, and each teacher takes the lead for different big group lessons based on subject area, and both teachers participate in leading small group lessons across all subject areas.  This position is for approximately 2 months, between approximately October 27 and December 18, 2025. 

Requirements: 

• A minimum of a baccalaureate degree or equivalent in childhood education or equivalent experience within the field of education. Certification is preferred.
• Prior lower school teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the academic subject(s) assigned.
• Ability to instruct and appropriately manage student behavior.

Reports to:  Lower School Division Head

How to Apply: 

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references via e-mail to: 

Mrs. Heather Thrash, Lower School Head

hthrash@claridenschool.org

For questions, please call 682-237-0400.  

Applications are considered as they are received, and the position is open until filled. 

About The Clariden School

The Clariden School is a not-for-profit, private, fully-accredited, college-preparatory school serving students PreK – Grade 12 in North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area). Clariden works to ignite student curiosity and problem-solving skills by first providing a program that addresses the whole student. With a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), character-based kindness, and hands-on field study, our goal is to equip students for the jobs of tomorrow and to be contributing citizens in their local & global communities.

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