High School Spanish Teacher - Spring 2027
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Spanish Teacher for grades 9–12, starting in Spring 2027, at Great Hearts MonteVista Upper School (North). The role reports to the Headmaster. Great Hearts is a network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving more than 30,000 K–12 students in Phoenix, Baton Rouge, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Spanish courses use a full-immersion classroom approach: speaking, listening, reading, and writing are conducted only in Spanish from the first day. Courses are taught in a liberal arts tradition, cultivating students’ minds and culminating in the study of canonical literary works through reading, discussion, and writing. The teacher will use Great Hearts curriculum and materials, support students’ academic and behavioral needs, communicate with families, uphold academy culture and policies, and participate in the broader life of the academy. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher for a lead teaching role; certification is not required for general education, and all majors are welcome. US work authorization is required. Employment is contingent on a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance. Local travel may be required for training and professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher for a lead teaching role.
- US work authorization.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
- Ability to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned classes using Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
- Prepare thoughtful lessons and cultivate an orderly, joyful classroom supporting the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
- Provide appropriate academic support to students and monitor their progress.
- 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, assigned duties, and ongoing professional growth.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
- Texas Teacher Retirement System.
- Professional development offerings, including great books seminars, leadership and special education coursework and pathways, and 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
