8th Grade Science Teacher - Spring 2027
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds to teach 8th-grade science at Great Hearts Monte Vista North in San Antonio, with a Spring 2027 start. Great Hearts is a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving more than 30,000 K–12 students in Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Its educational aim is for students to become good, intellectually and morally. Science courses at Great Hearts include Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Courses are taught for the sake of the subjects themselves—as awe-inspiring, intellectually stimulating, and beautiful—and are rigorous and content-rich, with an emphasis on laboratory and field experience. The teacher will use Great Hearts curriculum and materials, support students' academic and behavioral needs, uphold academy culture and expectations, communicate with families, and participate in the broader life of the academy and its ongoing professional growth.
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.
- May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
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 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, contributing 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, 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 offerings, including great books seminars with academy colleagues and leadership and special education coursework or pathways.
- Reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
