Second Grade Elementary School Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • Chandler, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a life-long learner who is passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds to teach second grade at Great Hearts Archway Chandler. The academy is part of a network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving more than 30,000 K–12 students in Phoenix, Baton Rouge, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and San Antonio. Great Hearts' educational mission emphasizes helping students become good intellectually and morally.

As a homeroom teacher, you will provide a welcoming, nurturing classroom that helps students develop wonder and a love of learning. Instruction uses the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, including Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, and rich History, Science, and Literature content. Homeroom teachers receive classroom support from an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher.

The position is salaried-exempt, with starting compensation of $40,000. The role requires a bachelor's degree or higher; certification is not required for general education, and all majors are welcome. K–5 teaching experience is listed as required/preferred experience. US work authorization is required, and OPT/CPT candidates are accepted. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher for a lead teaching role.
• K–5 teaching experience is listed as required/preferred experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.
• US work authorization; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• All majors are welcome; general education certification is not required.
• Interest in reading great books.

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, monitor student 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.
• 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.
• Provide a welcoming and nurturing homeroom classroom that guides students to build wonder and a love of learning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Matching 401(k) program.
• Professional development, including great books seminars, leadership and special education coursework/pathways, and reduced-tuition graduate degree support through select partner universities.

What This Job Offers

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