Biology Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner passionate about shaping students’ hearts and minds to teach high school biology at Great Hearts Western Hills Upper School in San Antonio, Texas. The academy is part of a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving more than 30,000 K–12 students across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Great Hearts views education’s highest goal as becoming good, intellectually and morally.

Science courses at Great Hearts are taught primarily for the sake of the subjects themselves—as awe-inspiring, intellectually stimulating, and beautiful. They are rigorous and content-rich, with a focus on laboratory and field experience. The teacher will use the Great Hearts curriculum and materials to prepare thoughtful lessons and cultivate an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.

The teacher provides academic support, monitors student progress, and works with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs. The role also includes communicating with families, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment, participating in academy activities and duties, and pursuing continued professional growth. Local travel may be required for training and professional development.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher is required for a lead teaching role.
• U.S. work authorization is required.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements is required.

Nice To Haves

• All majors are welcome.
• Teaching certification is not required for general education.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Prepare thoughtful lessons and cultivate an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students and monitor their progress.
• Partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model Great Hearts culture, policies, and expectations, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiate conferences as needed, and foster strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate in faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and ongoing professional growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Texas Teacher 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: Mid Level