Middle School Economics/US History Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner passionate about shaping students’ hearts and minds to teach middle school Economics and History at Great Hearts Forest Heights in San Antonio, Texas. Great Hearts is a network of public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving K–12 students. Its educational approach emphasizes intellectual and moral formation, Great Books from the Western Tradition, primary sources, and Socratic, seminar-style classroom discussions.

The teacher will teach assigned classes using Great Hearts curriculum and materials, prepare thoughtful lessons, and cultivate an orderly, joyful classroom. The role includes supporting student academic progress and needs, maintaining the academy’s culture and expectations, communicating with families, and participating in academy life and professional growth. Middle school history courses include World History & Cultures (6th grade), Texas History (7th grade), and U.S. History: Beginnings–1877 (8th grade).

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 required.
• Ability to travel locally for training and professional development may be required.

Nice To Haves

• All 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 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

• Exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with minimal employee cost.
• Texas Teacher 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