Second Grade Assistant Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • Gilbert, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. The organization is a network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving more than 30,000 K-12 students in Phoenix, Baton Rouge, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and San Antonio. Its educational mission is to help students become good, intellectually and morally.

As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required. The position offers opportunities to learn through mentorship with a Master Teacher in a classical liberal arts primary-school environment. The posting also describes an Apprentice Teacher pathway: apprentices function as a second teacher in the classroom without taking on all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications. Many apprentices go on to become lead teachers, assuming they have a bachelor's degree.

The position is based at Archway Arete Academy in Gilbert, Arizona, and reports to the Head of School. It is hourly and non-exempt. Local travel may be required for training and professional development. Employment is contingent on completing a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. US work authorization is required; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted.

Requirements

• US work authorization is required; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
• Some locations, such as Title I schools, may require an associate degree, 60 hours of college credit, or passing a ParaPro proficiency exam before work begins.

Nice To Haves

• An associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance Great Hearts' mission 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.
• Support the lead teacher in implementing the Core Knowledge curriculum.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other exceptional benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Matching 401(k) program.
• Professional development, including great books seminars with academy colleagues, 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