Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts Academies • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking passionate, life-long learners to shape students' hearts and minds. We are a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools across multiple states, dedicated to providing a high-quality, classical liberal arts education. Our mission is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. We offer a mission-driven culture with an emphasis on professional and personal growth, providing a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators through meaningful conversations and collaboration, where your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Requirements

• US work authorization is required
• Employment is contingent upon 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.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree is not required for this role.
• As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, parent communications Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts primary-school environment.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.

Benefits

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree