Middle School English and History Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • Baton Rouge, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking passionate, life-long learners to shape students' hearts and minds at their Great Hearts Harveston Upper School in Baton Rouge, LA. As a growing network of classical liberal arts schools, Great Hearts provides a high-quality, tuition-free education to over 30,000 K-12 students across multiple states. The core philosophy is that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally. The Humane Letters courses are central to the classical liberal arts curricula, focusing on great works of literature, history, and philosophy from the Western Tradition through a Socratic, seminar-style approach with primary source materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• All majors are welcome
• US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.
• Employment is contingent upon 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

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating 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 the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Benefits

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Matching 401K program
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

What This Job Offers

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