# Substitute Teacher (G9-G12) at Cognita > Open job at Cognita. Workplace: On-site. Source: Teacher Jobs World, https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-substitute-teacher-g9-g12-jb5u9nd Posted 5 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 6 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Cognita](https://teacherjobsworld.com/companies/cognita) - Location: On-site - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Local language: Not required - Skills: International Baccalaureate (IB) - Not mentioned in the job post: salary, housing, flights, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description **Stamford American School Hong Kong** is a private school that offers a world-class international education with a rigorous standards-based curriculum for children aged 5 to 18. As an accredited school of CIS and authorized as an IB World School, we instill an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, a sense of global awareness in every student, and the necessary skills to prepare them for the challenges and changes after graduation. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Substitute Teacher** **(G9-G12)** to join our fantastic team. **About Cognita** At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices; and they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. It is an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best; and thrive. **About the role:** The Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing and maintaining an educational atmosphere conductive to learning when the main teacher of the class is not available. The Substitute Teacher should be comfortable with different age ranges of children and be able to instantly support a class. To view the full Job Description, please [**Click Here**](https://cognitapeople.csod.com/clientimg/cognitapeople/emailUploads/JD%20-%20Substitute%20Teacher%20-%20260922.pdf). **What you will be doing** _**Relationships:**_ - Developing trusting and effective relationships with all the children in the class and their parents - Establishing supportive and positive working relationships with all other members of staff - Becoming a presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community _**Educational role:**_ - Developing and executing the preparation, planning and delivery of child-centered learning activities for the children in the class - Being a facilitator in the classroom and taking an interactive role with students - Using a range and balance of teaching strategies **Who we are looking for** - At least 3 years of experience in working with children as a teacher with relevant qualifications - Curriculum development knowledge is required - Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills. **How to Apply** Please complete your application by following the steps below, and create your profile at Cognita Career portal before the closing date, and ensure a Letter of Application is provided. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT. Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful. ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-substitute-teacher-g9-g12-jb5u9nd: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Cognita - [Mathematics Teacher, Middle School (Commence in Dec 2026)](https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-mathematics-teacher-middle-school-commence-in-dec-2026-9ugxukq): Cognita, On-site. Posted 5 November 2026. - [Teacher (Physical and Health Education), High School](https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-teacher-physical-and-health-education-high-school-ots12cd): Cognita, Singapore, Singapore. On-site. Posted 3 November 2026. - [Early Years Teacher Assistant (Maternity Cover)](https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-early-years-teacher-assistant-maternity-cover-6ljkil1): Cognita, Singapore, Singapore. On-site. 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