High School Spanish Teacher
About the role
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), currently serving over 30,000 K-12 students with a classical liberal arts education. The highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.
Spanish at Great Hearts: All Spanish courses are taught in a full-immersion style classroom (speaking, listening, reading, and writing only in the language from day 1). Spanish is offered both at the K-5 level and in high school. All courses are taught liberally for the cultivation of the mind and culminate in the reading of canonical literary works, examined through reading, class discussion, and writing assignments.
Location: Great Hearts Northern Oaks Upper School, 17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd., San Antonio, TX 78247
Reports to: Headmaster
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 degree or higher required for a lead teaching role.
- Certification is not required for general education.
- All majors welcome.
- US work authorization required.
- Employment 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.
- Texas Teacher Retirement System participation.
- Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, including great books seminars with academy colleagues, leadership and special education coursework/pathways, and reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.
Schedule
FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt.