Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • San Antonio, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Great Hearts is a network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving more than 30,000 K–12 students in Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. The academy’s educational goal is to help students become good, intellectually and morally.

The Kindergarten Lead Teacher serves as a homeroom teacher, providing a welcoming and nurturing classroom that helps students develop a deep sense of wonder and a love of learning. Curriculum includes Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, and rich content in History, Science, and Literature. The teacher is supported by an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 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; applicants from all majors are welcome.

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.
• Contribute to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiate conferences as needed, and foster strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate in faculty collaboration, school events, and assigned duties.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Texas Retirement System.
• 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