After School Program Teachers - Multiple Texas Locations

About the role

Part-time afternoon position supporting elementary and middle school students in homework, enrichment, and fun. Teachers will be assigned to a specific grade-level class and conduct a daily activity following a provided lesson plan. Lessons and activities include reading, athletics, logic games, art, music, etc.

Great Hearts Academies is a non-profit network of charter schools dedicated to improving education by developing excelling public schools. We prepare our graduates for success in the best colleges and universities in the nation, but our main purpose is the formation of the soul, heart, and mind. We believe that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally.

Responsibilities

• Support elementary and middle school students with homework, enrichment, and fun activities.
• Assigned to a specific grade-level class.
• Conduct daily activities following provided lesson plans.
• Facilitate lessons in reading, athletics, logic games, art, music, and similar enrichment.
• Travel locally for training and professional development opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Some college education (preferably with an education or liberal arts major).
• Experience working with children.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead and teach children effectively.

Requirements

• Complete Texas Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance and background check.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the start date.
• Meet physical function requirements: standing, sitting, repetitive hand and body movements, bending, squatting, reaching; may need to move or position equipment up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Possess valid US work authorization.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance per state requirements (employment contingent).
• Willingness to travel locally for training and professional development.

Benefits

• Make an impact and build community with students and fellow educators.
• Gain classroom experience with on‑the‑job coaching and development.