Assistant/Apprentice Teacher - Upper School Math

Great Hearts Academies • Irving, TX

3d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher for Math at Great Hearts Irving Upper School. The role supports the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum and helps foster a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community. As a teaching assistant, the employee supports the lead teacher; as an apprentice teacher, the employee functions as a second teacher without taking on all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communication responsibilities. Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, the employee develops the craft of teaching in a classical liberal arts environment. The position may provide a path to becoming a lead teacher, assuming the employee has a bachelor's degree. The role is non-exempt and hourly, with an hourly rate of $16–$18. A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• US 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

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing the Core Knowledge curriculum and assist with instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
• As an apprentice teacher, function as a second teacher in the classroom without taking responsibility for all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications.
• Learn the craft of teaching through mentorship with a Master Teacher.
• Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
• 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 deepen knowledge of the classical tradition.
• Travel locally as needed for training and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Matching 401(k) program.
• Professional development offerings, including great books seminars, leadership and special education coursework and pathways, and reduced-tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed