Eighth Grade ELA Interventions and Latin Teacher - Phoenix, AZ

Great Hearts Academies • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX). Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education
• All majors are welcome
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teaches the assigned classes using the assigned books and materials.
• Provides reasonable assistance to those students in need of individual help and assists students to make-up work after approved absences.
• Communicates regularly and as needed with parents.
• Initiates parent-teacher conferences and responds to parental inquiries by the end of the next school day.
• Supports and enforces the school dress and behavior codes and makes reasonable efforts to promote the orderly behavior of all students in the school, on the grounds, and at off-campus school activities.
• Keeps accurate records and makes reports as required by the Headmaster.
• Attends Faculty Meetings, Parent-Faculty meetings (semester conferences and special appointments), Open Houses, special school events (such as concerts, plays and special presentations) and end-of-semester evaluation meetings.
• Serves in some extra-curricular assignments as requested by the Headmaster.
• Assists, when necessary, in substituting for absent teachers.
• Accepts and faithfully executes monitoring and duty assignments.
• Assists in the upkeep of the buildings and grounds as requested by the Headmaster.
• Keeps the workplace and classrooms neat and orderly.
• Exercises care in the use of school equipment.
• Follows school policies and procedures, including the Crisis Management Plan, for ensuring the safety and security of students on campus.
• Participates in regular annual performance evaluations with the Headmaster and accepts advice and recommendations for improvement of instruction.
• Contributes to curriculum development with the Headmaster and other faculty members.
• Is an active member of the community of learners and continues to pursue his or her own professional growth and development by taking graduate courses and/or attending seminars and workshops related to the profession.
• Pursues excellence in teaching and continues to develop his or her own knowledge of the great ideas and works of Western Civilization.
• Notifies the parent and/or the Headmaster regarding students who are having significant academic or disciplinary problems.
• Is actively involved in promoting to the greater community the mission and goals of the Academy.
• Maintain order of classroom and organization of daily lesson plans.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Benefits

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Matching 401K program
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level