Apprentice Teacher

Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX). Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high-quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

About the Role

As a K-5 Teaching Assistant (Apprentice Teacher), you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role. You function as a second teacher in the classroom, learning the craft of teaching through mentorship with a Master Teacher in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment. Many Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming the candidate holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university).

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.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, but only a high school diploma is 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 ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work.
• 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.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) with minimal employee cost.
• Matching 401K program.
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, including:
  • Great books seminars with academy colleagues.
  • Leadership and special education coursework/pathways.
  • Reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.