Assistant/Apprentice Teacher (K-5)
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds to serve as an Assistant Teacher or Apprentice Teacher. Great Hearts is a network of public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving K–12 students in Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. The organization’s educational mission emphasizes intellectual and moral growth. 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. In the Apprentice Teacher role, you function as a second teacher in the classroom while not carrying the full responsibility for planning, grading or evaluation, and parent communications. Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical liberal arts primary-school environment. Many Apprentice Teachers go on to become lead teachers at lower or upper schools, assuming they have a bachelor’s degree. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Local travel may be required for training and professional development. The description notes that management may assign additional tasks and is not limited to the stated essential functions.
Requirements
- 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 assistant teachers to have an associate degree, 60 hours of college credit, or the ability to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before starting work.
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 deepen knowledge of the classical tradition.
- 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
- Medical, dental, and vision 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
