Middle School History Teacher

About the role

Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 49 public, open‑enrollment, tuition‑free classical schools located in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX). The school serves over 30,000 K‑12 students with a high‑quality classical liberal arts education, aiming to help students become good, intellectually and morally. At Great Hearts Northern Oaks Upper School (17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd., San Antonio, TX 78247), the middle school history program includes World History & Cultures (6th grade), Texas History (7th grade), and US History: Beginnings‑1877 (8th grade). Students read Great Books from the Western Tradition, focus on primary sources, and engage in Socratic‑style seminar discussions. The position reports to the Headmaster and is salaried‑exempt (FLSA).

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 positions; all majors are welcome.
• 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.
• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

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