6th Grade Assistant/Apprentice Teacher

Great Hearts Academies•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Northern Oaks Lower School is seeking passionate, life-long learners to shape students' hearts and minds. Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools. We provide over 30,000 K-12 students with a high-quality, classical liberal arts education, aiming to develop intellectually and morally good individuals. The Teaching Assistant and Apprentice Teacher roles support lead teachers in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. Apprentice Teachers function as a second teacher, learning the craft through mentorship with a Master Teacher in a classical, liberal arts primary-school environment. Many Apprentice Teachers advance to lead teacher positions.

Requirements

  • US work authorization is required.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required
  • Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.

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

  • Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
  • Texas Retirement System
  • Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
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