Assistant/Apprentice Teacher - Upper School (6-12)
About The Position
Great Hearts Academies is seeking passionate, life-long learners to shape students' hearts and minds in its growing network of classical schools. Great Hearts provides over 30,000 K-12 students with a high-quality, classical liberal arts education, aiming to help students become good, intellectually and morally. The Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher role supports the lead teacher in curriculum implementation and offers an opportunity to learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts environment through mentorship. Many Apprentice Teachers advance to lead teacher positions.
Requirements
- Associate's degree is required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
