Middle School/High School Math Teacher - Fall 2027

Great Hearts Academies • Irving, TX

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About The Position

Great Hearts Academies seeks a life-long learner passionate about shaping students’ hearts and minds to teach mathematics at Great Hearts Irving Upper School. Great Hearts is a network of public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving more than 30,000 K–12 students in Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.

The mathematics curriculum includes rigorous courses such as Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Euclidean Geometry, and Calculus. Students study mathematics every year as part of the core curriculum. Courses emphasize mathematics for its own sake, a pure-mathematics focus, proof-based instruction, and a largely Socratic pedagogy.

The teacher will use the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, support student learning and development, contribute to an orderly and joyful classroom, communicate with families, and participate in the broader life and professional growth of the academy. The position reports to the Headmaster.

Requirements

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

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, monitor their 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, and contribute to a respectful, 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, assigned duties, and ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Professional development opportunities, including great books seminars with academy colleagues, leadership and special education coursework or pathways, and reduced-tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.

What This Job Offers

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