4th Grade Assistant/Apprentice Teacher
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner passionate about shaping students’ hearts and minds to support its classical liberal arts education. The role is based at Great Hearts Forest Heights Lower School in San Antonio, Texas. As a K–5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor’s degree is not required. As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom without taking responsibility for all planning, grading or evaluation, and parent communications. Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical liberal arts primary-school environment. Many Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at lower or upper schools, assuming they have a bachelor’s degree. The position supports Great Hearts’ mission and contributes to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community. Local travel may be required for training and professional development. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. U.S. work authorization is required.
Requirements
- U.S. work authorization is required.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements is required.
- Some locations, such as Title I schools, may require assistant teachers to have an associate degree, 60 hours of college credit, or the ability to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.
Nice To Haves
- An associate or bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
- Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
- Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
- Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
- Texas Retirement System.
- Professional development offerings, including great books seminars, leadership and special education coursework and pathways, and reduced-tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
