4th Grade Assistant/Apprentice Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is hiring an Assistant Teacher/Apprentice Teacher at Great Hearts Western Hills Lower School in San Antonio, Texas. The role supports the school’s mission to provide a high-quality classical liberal arts education and contribute 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 while not carrying the full responsibility for planning, grading or evaluation, and parent communications. Apprentices learn the craft of teaching in a classical liberal arts primary-school environment through mentorship with a Master Teacher. Many Apprentice Teachers go on to become lead teachers, assuming they have a bachelor's degree.

A bachelor's degree is not required. Some locations, such as Title I schools, may require assistant teachers to have an associate degree, 60 college credit hours, or pass a ParaProfessional proficiency exam before starting work. US work authorization and successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance are required. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development.

Requirements

• US work authorization is required.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
• Some locations may require assistant teachers to have an associate degree, 60 hours of college credit, or pass a ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work.
• Local travel may be required for training and professional development opportunities.

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 deeper knowledge of the classical tradition.
• As a K–5 Teaching Assistant, support the lead teacher in implementing the Core Knowledge curriculum.
• As an Apprentice Teacher, function as a second teacher in the classroom and learn through mentorship with a Master Teacher.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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.

What This Job Offers

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