1st Grade Apprentice teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; United States; Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Great Hearts Academies in San Antonio seeks an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher Substitute for Aug–Oct, 40 hours weekly, with the opportunity to learn under a Master Teacher and grow in a classical liberal arts environment. This long-term temporary role supports K-5 classrooms and collaborates with lead teachers.

Bachelor’s degree not required; some locations may require AA, 60 college hours, or ParaPro proficiency exam. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree not required for this role.
• May require AA, 60 college hours or ParaPro proficiency exam in some locations.

Responsabilités

• Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.

Formation

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

AA or 60 college hours requirement (some locations)

ParaPro proficiency exam (may be required)

Description du poste

JOB SPECIFICATION

Position Title: Assistant/Apprentice Teacher Substitute Location: Great Hearts Northern Oaks (17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd. San Antonio, TX 78247) Reports To: Headmaster FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

This long-term substitute role is a temporary assignment from August through October, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. 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.

Teaching Assistant and Apprentice Teacher roles at Great Hearts

As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor’s degree is not required for this role. As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, parent communications Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts primary-school environment. Many of our ATs become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor’s degree)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support and advance the mission of GreatHearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
• Collaborate with teachers to supportinstruction, student learning, and dailyclassroom activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, schoolevents, conferences, and assigned duties.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.

Required/Preferred Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaProproficiency exam before beginning work.

Employment Conditions

• 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 management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Company Information

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally.

At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence.

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds-inside and outside education-who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts. If you need support with the Careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].