High School English and History Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • Chandler, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds to teach high school English and history at Chandler Preparatory Academy. Great Hearts is a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving more than 30,000 K–12 students in Phoenix, Baton Rouge, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Its educational goal is for students to become good, intellectually and morally.

The role teaches Humane Letters, a central part of the classical liberal arts curriculum. These two-hour, seminar-style courses explore great works of literature, history, and philosophy from the Western tradition, with emphasis on primary sources and Socratic discussion. Courses include Humane Letters I (American studies, 9th grade), II (European studies, 10th grade), III (Ancient Greek/Roman studies, 11th grade), and IV (a capstone survey of the Western tradition, 12th grade).

The teacher prepares and delivers lessons using Great Hearts curriculum and materials, supports students' academic progress, communicates with families, and participates in academy life and professional growth. A bachelor's degree or higher is required for a lead teaching role; certification is not required for general education, and all majors are welcome. Employment is contingent on passing a criminal history background check and obtaining fingerprint clearance. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher for a lead teaching role.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using 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, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs promptly.
• 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 and excellence in teaching.

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.

What This Job Offers

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