Science Teacher - 7th and 8th grade

Position Summary

We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, 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.

Roles And 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.

Required/Preferred Education

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

Required/Preferred Experience

• US Work Authorization is required.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds.
• Experience teaching science at the 7th and 8th grade level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and maintain a positive school environment.

Skills

• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Ability to teach a variety of science subjects, including Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Knowledge of the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Ability to foster a love for learning and intellectual curiosity in students.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.