2nd Grade Apprentice Teacher
About the role
We are looking for life‑long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 49 public, open‑enrollment, tuition‑free classical schools serving over 30,000 K‑12 students in Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. The mission is to become good, intellectually and morally, through a classical liberal‑arts education.
Teaching Assistant and Apprentice Teacher positions support the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor’s degree is not required for the Teaching Assistant role. Apprentice Teachers function as a second teacher in the classroom, receiving mentorship from a Master Teacher and learning the craft of teaching in a classical primary‑school environment. Many assistants become lead teachers after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
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 deepen knowledge of the classical tradition.
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- Some locations (e.g., Title I schools) may require an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or passing a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with minimal employee cost.
- Participation in the Texas Retirement System.
- Professional development offerings, including seminars, leadership and special‑education coursework, and reduced‑tuition graduate‑degree support with select partner universities.