High School Spanish Teacher - Fall 2027
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is seeking a High School Spanish Teacher for its Irving Upper School. The teacher will teach Spanish using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and fostering an orderly, joyful classroom in pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Spanish courses use a full-immersion approach: students speak, listen, read, and write only in Spanish from day one. Courses cultivate the mind and culminate in reading canonical literary works through reading, discussion, and writing assignments. The teacher will support students’ academic progress, work with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs, communicate with families, and contribute to the life and culture of the academy. The position is based at Great Hearts Irving Upper School in Irving, Texas, and reports to the Headmaster. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
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 a condition of employment.
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.
- Provide appropriate academic support, monitor student progress, and 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 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
- Exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
- Texas Teacher Retirement System.
- Professional development opportunities, including great books seminars, leadership and special education coursework and pathways, and reduced-tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
