High School English and History Teacher
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is seeking passionate, life-long learners to shape students' hearts and minds in their growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools. They offer a high-quality, classical liberal arts education with the goal of developing intellectually and morally good individuals. This role involves teaching Humane Letters courses, which are central to the classical liberal arts curriculum, focusing on great works of literature, history, and philosophy from the Western Tradition using primary sources and a Socratic, seminar-style approach. The courses include Humane Letters I (American studies, 9th grade), Humane Letters II (European studies, 10th grade), Humane Letters III (Ancient Greek/Roman studies, 11th grade), and Humane Letters IV (Western tradition survey, 12th grade).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher degree required for a lead teaching role.
- US work authorization is required.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Certification is not required for general education.
Responsibilities
- Teach Humane Letters courses focusing on literature, history, and philosophy from the Western Tradition.
- Utilize primary sources and a Socratic, seminar-style approach in classroom discussions.
- Shape students' hearts and minds through a classical liberal arts education.
Benefits
- Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Texas Teacher Retirement System
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
