K-3 Assistant Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • Lake Charles, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds to serve as an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher at Great Hearts Lake Charles. The role supports instruction in a classical liberal arts school and contributes to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community. As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, the employee supports the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. As an Apprentice Teacher, the employee functions as a second teacher in the classroom, learning through mentorship with a Master Teacher without taking on all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications. A bachelor's degree is not required for the role. Many Apprentice Teachers go on to become lead teachers, assuming they earn a bachelor's degree. The position may involve local travel 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.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
• At some locations, such as Title I schools, assistant teachers may need an associate degree, 60 hours of college credit, or the ability to pass a ParaProfessional 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 a rich Core Knowledge curriculum.
• As an Apprentice Teacher, function as a second teacher in the classroom without shouldering all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications.
• Learn the craft of teaching through mentorship with a Master Teacher in a classical liberal arts primary-school environment.
• 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 deepen knowledge of the classical tradition.
• Travel locally as needed for training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with minimal employee cost.
• Matching 401K program.
• Professional development offerings, including great books seminars with academy colleagues, leadership and special education coursework/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