1st Grade Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Online; Texas; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Texas Retirement System

Professional development

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a 1st Grade Lead Teacher to guide students with a nurturing classroom culture and a love of learning. You will implement the Great Hearts curriculum across core subjects and collaborate with an Assistant Teacher to support student growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's or higher degree, US work authorization, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a faith-based, classical education framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree required for lead teaching role.
• All majors welcome; teaching certification not required for general education.
• US Work Authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned 1st grade classes using Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Provide academic support, monitor progress, and address needs with school leadership.
• Communicate clearly with families and foster home–school partnerships.
• Participate in faculty collaborate, events, and ongoing professional growth.

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree

Job description

## 1st Grade Lead TeacherApply: Onsite: Ft. Worth, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: R-682**Position Title:** 1st Grade Lead Teacher**Location:** Great Hearts Prairie View Lower School**Reports To:** Headmaster**FLSA Status:** Salaried-ExemptWe 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. **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:*** Bachelor's 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 management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.****Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**