High School Latin Teacher

About Great Hearts Academies

Great Hearts Academies is 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.

Distinctive Benefits

• Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Retirement System
• 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

Classical Languages at Great Hearts

Latin is not an elective at Great Hearts, but part of the core curriculum. All Great Hearts students study Latin from 6th through 8th grade, with an option to pursue the classics track in high school, studying advanced Latin and Ancient Greek. Many academies offer Latin at K-5 as well. Latin provides an essential foundation for our academies’ focus on the Western tradition through its incorporation of history and culture. Rigorous and detailed Latin lessons will develop students that can translate texts from the original Latin to English through Socratic discussion.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education
• All majors are welcome
• U.S. Work Authorization is required

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Travel may be required for local training and professional development opportunities.