Fifth Grade Assistant Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • Goodyear, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner who is passionate about shaping students’ hearts and minds. The Fifth Grade Assistant Teacher supports the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum and helps with instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities. A bachelor’s degree is not required. In the Apprentice Teacher capacity, the employee functions as a second teacher in the classroom without taking responsibility for all planning, grading or evaluation, and parent communications. The role includes mentorship with a Master Teacher to learn 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 earn a bachelor’s degree.

The position is at Archway Trivium Academy in Goodyear, Arizona, and reports to the Headmaster. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. U.S. work authorization is required; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted.

Requirements

• U.S. 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 assistant teachers to have an associate degree, 60 hours of college credit, or the ability to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning 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 a deeper knowledge of the classical tradition.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical, dental, vision, and other benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Matching 401(k) program.
• Professional development offerings, 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