1st Grade Lead Teacher

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental,

Texas Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Prairie View, TX is seeking a 1st Grade Lead Teacher who fosters a joyful, principled classroom aligned with the Great Hearts curriculum. You will guide students through Spalding Phonics and Singapore Mathematics, supported by an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher.

As a Homeroom Teacher you will nurture curiosity, assess progress, communicate with families, and participate in ongoing professional growth while upholding school culture and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required for lead teaching role.
• Certification not required for general education.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Employment contingent upon successful background check and fingerprint clearance.
• Travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and an orderly, joyful classroom.
• Provide academic support to students, monitor progress, and address needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold culture, dress code, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful school environment.
• Communicate with families and initiate conferences as needed.
• Participate in faculty collaboration and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Curriculum alignment

Family communications

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Spalding Phonics

Singapore Mathematics

Job description

Position Title

1st Grade Lead Teacher

Location

Great Hearts Prairie View Lower School

Reports To

Headmaster

FLSA Status

Salaried-Exempt

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.

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.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

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

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.

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.

Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators.

At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.

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