Long-term Kindergarten Substitute

Available Position: Long-Term Kindergarten Substitute 
Department: Lower School
Reports to: Head of Lower School
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Date Posted: November 2025
Start Date: February 16, 2026

About The Winston School

The Winston School is a small college preparatory school designed to maximize the potential of bright students who learn differently. Through individualized learning strategies, our students are empowered to confidently meet the challenges of tomorrow.

At the Winston School, students gain the learning skills and self-reliance to succeed in college and throughout life. Serving children in grades K-12, Winston challenges its students to achieve in an environment that not only supports but also celebrates their individuality and creativity.

Position Description The Winston School seeks a dynamic and experienced early childhood/Kindergarten teacher for a Long-Term Substitute position, beginning February 16, 2026. This individual will be instrumental in fostering a supportive, engaging, and challenging environment for students, helping them to build skills, knowledge and understanding in the last part of their kindergarten year.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood and elementary education, and a passion for working with bright students who learn differently. All applicants must have experience and demonstrated skill in working with neurodivergent populations with specific training and/or certification to that end.

This full-time position in Kindergarten requires an individual who is capable and confident supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia/dysgraphia, Autism, and other high-incidence, related learning differences in a high-challenge/high-support environment with skillfully, differentiated instruction. A Winston teacher is highly collaborative and committed to designing and adapting instruction to meet a range of student learning needs and interests. They are skilled in establishing strong relationships with students and provide effective and consistent communication with parents regarding students’ behaviors, academic concerns, and progress.

As a long-term substitute, it is expected that the successful candidate will be responsible for all teaching, professional, instructional, and community expectations as performed by a full-time teacher.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Provide direct, differentiated instruction for students in Kindergarten across all subject areas.
• Have experience working with young children, specifically in developing early literacy and early mathematics skills.
• Accommodate and meet the needs of a range of neurodivergent students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, and other executive functioning and processing challenges, in alignment with each student’s learning profile.
• Identify, select, modify, and create instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and learning needs, in collaboration with upper school colleagues.
• Promote a growth mindset and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Design, plan and implement a curriculum that is grounded in research-based practices
• Use classroom management systems that are focused on students’ social emotional needs and self-regulation.
• Create and cultivate a positive environment that encourages students to actively participate.
• Provide effective and consistent communication with parents and the school’s Student Support Team regarding students’ behaviors, academic progress, and social-emotional development.
• Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, colleagues, and the community.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned, attend and participate in professional learning opportunities, and/or engage in other school-related duties as appropriate.

Professional Responsibilities for Winston Employees

• Advance the mission, vision, and values of The Winston School.
• Provide an example of punctuality and attendance for all meetings, in-services, parent-teacher conferences, open houses, etc.
• Supervise and maintain informal contact with students and staff members in the commons, hallways, classrooms, etc.
• Ensure the safety of students and be prepared to respond to or manage a crisis situation (e.g., fire alarm, building evacuation or lock-down, etc.).

Instructional Responsibilities

• Oversee and foster the academic, social, and character development of each student.
• Develop lessons that promote problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication skills.
• Structure lessons that encourage risk-taking and model life-long learning.
• Actively involve students in the classroom through hands-on, experiential learning.
• Show key competencies in subject area and demonstrate academic excellence.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and implement instruction.
• Monitor student progress and potential.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation in a correct and timely manner.
• Differentiate and tailor pacing to student needs based on individual student learning profile and diagnostic needs.
• Employ a variety of instruction and assessment methods and techniques to motivate and address student differences.
• Include the use of technology when appropriate to enhance learning.

Community Expectations

• Display exceptional integrity at all times and be a role model for students.
• Actively participate in all-employee, divisional, committee (as assigned), and department meetings, divisional initiatives, curriculum review process, and evaluation of curriculum and programs.
• Support colleagues and show leadership with peers.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities, as requested, by the Division Head and/or Head of School or as deemed necessary for safe and efficient operation of the school to fulfill the mission of The Winston School.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood/elementary education, or related field
• Coursework and preparation in the science of reading
• Preparation and/or training in teaching children with learning differences.
• Teaching certification preferred with certification in Kindergarten
• Experience teaching young children and managing neurodivergent classrooms is a must!
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with young people, families, and community members.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for all students, as well as, the ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.

The ideal candidate has:

• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood, literacy, or related field, with specific preparation in teaching students with learning differences.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong work ethic, positive sense of humor, and a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• An “all-in” approach to teaching and being a part of a school community - willing to attend community events, be an active member of the community, and engage in the life of a school!

Please submit a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references to the Head of School, Dr. Jenn Milam (jmilam@winston-school.org).

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply as The Winston School is dedicated to better reflecting our student body and the DFW area through this addition to our exceptional faculty and staff. Information about our school can be found at https://www.winston-school.org/.

Priority review of applications will begin IMMEDIATELY, and will continue until the position is filled.