Middle School Math/Science Teacher
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools. They are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. They believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally. The Middle School Math curriculum includes rigorous courses in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Euclidean Geometry, and Calculus, taught for its own sake because it is awe-inspiring, intellectually stimulating, and beautiful. The Middle School Science curriculum includes Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Physics (I- Mechanics and II -E&M), Chemistry and Biology, also taught for the sake of the subjects themselves, with a focus on laboratory and field experience.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
