1st Grade Teacher

Position Title: 1st Grade Teacher

Location: Great Hearts Monte Vista South ( Temple Beth-El 211 Belknap Pl San Antonio TX 78212 )

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

Salary: Starting at $40000

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 30000 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 for Great Hearts faculty:

• Exceptional Benefits (medical dental vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas 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

About the K-5 Teacher Role:

• As a Homeroom Teacher you provide a welcoming and nurturing classroom that guides students to build a deep sense of wonder and a love of learning.
• Curricular elements include Spalding Phonics Singapore Mathematics as well as rich content in History Science and Literature.
• As a Homeroom Teacher you enjoy the support of an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher in your classroom.

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:

• Bachelors or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education
• 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.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.