K-3 Lead Teacher

About the role

The Kindergarten Teacher role at Great Hearts Academies involves providing a welcoming and nurturing classroom that guides students to build a deep sense of wonder and a love of learning. The curriculum includes Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, and rich content in History, Science, and Literature.

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

A bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role. Certification is not required for general education. All majors are welcome. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Qualifications

This position requires a passion for education and a commitment to the Great Hearts mission of becoming good, intellectually and morally. Applicants should have a strong foundation in early childhood education and a desire to work in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills, ability to manage a classroom, patience, creativity, and a love for children are essential. Experience working with young children is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision) 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.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.