Assistant/Apprentice Teacher (K-5)

About the role

Location: Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School, 7653 N Loop 1604 E, Live Oak, TX 78233. Reports to: Headmaster.

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. The mission is to become good, intellectually and morally. The Assistant Teacher supports the lead teacher in implementing a rich Core Knowledge curriculum, while the Apprentice Teacher functions as a second teacher, learning the craft of teaching through mentorship with a Master Teacher.

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 degree 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 ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work.
• U.S. work authorization is required.
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance per state requirements.
• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Participation in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Professional development offerings, including books, seminars, leadership and special‑education coursework, and pathways.
• Reduced‑tuition graduate‑degree support with select partner universities.

Pay

Hourly rate: $16–$18 (Non‑Exempt, hourly).