Elementary Teaching Assistant - Phoenix, AZ
About the role
Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools serving over 30,000 K-12 students. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally. We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds.
About the position
As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role. As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, or parent communications. Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts primary-school environment. Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming 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 a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition
Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not 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 ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work
- US work authorization is required
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) with minimal employee cost
- Matching 401K program
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Location: Maryvale Preparatory Academy, 4825 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Reports to: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Compensation: $16.00–$18.00/hour
Travel: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities