After-School Program Teacher (Western Hills Campus)
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is hiring part-time afternoon After-School Program Teachers at Great Hearts Western Hills Lower School in San Antonio, Texas. Teachers support elementary and middle school students with homework, enrichment, and recreational activities. Each teacher is assigned to a specific grade-level class and leads a daily activity using a provided lesson plan. Activities may include reading, athletics, logic games, art, and music. The role reports to the Campus Coordinator. Great Hearts Academies is a non-profit network of charter schools dedicated to improving education through excelling public schools. Its stated purpose is the formation of students’ souls, hearts, and minds, and it aims to prepare graduates for success at leading colleges and universities while supporting their intellectual and moral development. Employment is contingent on completing the required criminal history background check and Texas Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance. Applicants must be at least 18 by their start date and have authorization to work in the United States. Local travel may be required for training and professional development. The description notes that management may assign additional tasks and that listed essential functions are not restrictive.
Requirements
- Some college; an education or liberal arts major is preferred.
- Experience working with children.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to lead and teach children.
- Complete Texas Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance and a background check.
- Be at least 18 years old by the start date.
- Have authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to perform physical functions including standing, sitting, repetitive hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
- May be required to move or position equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- A college major in education or liberal arts.
Responsibilities
- Support elementary and middle school students with homework, enrichment, and recreational activities.
- Work with an assigned grade-level class.
- Conduct a daily activity according to a provided lesson plan.
- Lead activities that may include reading, athletics, logic games, art, and music.
- Travel locally when needed for training and professional development.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make an impact and build community with students and other educators.
- Classroom experience with on-the-job coaching and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
