Assistant Teacher - Private Christian School

Location: Great Hearts Christian Academy - Maryvale, 3953 N 53rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

About the Academy

At Great Hearts Christian Academies, we believe God desires well-educated men and women who have developed the habits of mind and heart ordered to what is True, Good, and Beautiful and by which they are able to carry on His work. Educating is an act of love and ennobles human dignity. Scholars will be prepared for a lifetime of learning and a lifetime of service to the Lord, the Church, our neighbors, and society. They will look forward with confidence and expectation to the future and what we cannot yet see, precisely because of what we know Christ has accomplished and promised.

Great Hearts Christian Academies employees are expected to model Christian charity and piety and conduct themselves in a way that confirms their testimony as a believing Christian. A Christian calling should reflect the biblical perspectives of integrity and appropriate personal and familial relationships, business conduct, and moral behavior. They affirm the Great Hearts Christos statement of faith, live the statement of faith in their personal and professional lives, and are examples of the mission and vision of the organization within and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that will feel safe for all students to learn and reach their fullest potential.
• Maintain orderly classrooms.
• Provide timely and meaningful evaluation/correction of student work.
• Engage students utilizing the Socratic method.
• Lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity, and example.
• Fully embrace the school's vision of community, of learning, and of leadership.
• Perform additional assigned campus duties.
• Read, know, and support the philosophy, policies, procedures and other pertinent data of the school as published in the Faculty Handbook and most current Family Handbook.
• Follow school policies and procedures for ensuring the safety and security of students on campus.
• Provide reasonable assistance to those students in need of individual help and assist students to make-up work after approved absences.
• Attend Open Houses, special school events (such as concerts, plays and special presentations) and certain staff meetings designated as All Faculty Meetings.
• Attend all Great Hearts professional development opportunities, including New Faculty Orientation and the Summit.
• Support and enforce the school dress and behavior codes and make reasonable efforts to promote the orderly behavior of all students in the school, on the grounds, and at off-campus school activities.
• Keep accurate records and make reports as required.
• Attend and participate in review meetings with the Head of School.
• Participate in faculty development on early release days.
• Be an active member of the community of learners, continuing to pursue personal and professional growth and development.
• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Certification is not required to teach at any of the Great Hearts Academies. Great Hearts teachers, whether certified or not, demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal arts, knowledge of the content area which they will teach, and the capacity to instill knowledge and cultivate virtue in children.
• Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts Christos, including publicly supporting the mission and committing to instilling Christian beliefs in Great Hearts Christian scholars.
• Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.
• Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.
• Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match.
• Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.