Kindergarten Teacher

Location: Archway Trivium Academy 2001 N Bullard Ave Goodyear AZ

Compensation Type: Salary

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 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

• 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

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 Degree

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.