2026-2027 Teacher Apprentice

Dean Highland Elementary; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Third Future Schools at Dean Highland Elementary in Waco, Texas is seeking a Teacher Apprentice to work closely with distinguished teachers to grow teaching skills and gradually transition to a classroom teacher role. The program emphasizes collaboration, observation, and practice with instructional materials.

The position is in-person, full-time, offering a salary between $62,000 and $64,000 per year and benefits such as dental, health, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Apprentice works with distinguished teachers to grow their craft and become classroom teachers.
• Apprentices teach students in collaboration with the distinguished teachers.
• They do not plan lessons or assignments but familiarize themselves with lessons and instructional materials.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

2026-2027 Teacher Apprentice

Third Future Schools Dean Highland Elementary - Waco, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5701547
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Third Future Schools is a high-achieving and growing network of charter schools. The network's school inWaco, Texas, Dean Highland Elementary is looking for a Teacher Apprentice.

Teacher Apprentices work with distinguished teachers to grow their craft and become classroom teachers. Teacher Apprentices teach students in collaboration with the distinguished teachers. They do not plan lessons or assignments, but will familiarize themselves with the lessons and the instructional materials in order to teach effectively. Once the school leadership team and the distinguished teacher believes the Apprentice is ready to provide direct instruction without any support, they will be elevated to the teacher position and receive the commensurate salary increase.

Classroom teachers and apprentices receive great support. Lesson plans, demonstrations of learning, and student assignments and activities are provided to the teachers by expert curriculum developers. Teacher assistants (called Learning Coaches) makes copies and grade papers for the teachers. Teachers and Apprentices also have minimal duties and only four days a month. The maximum salary for a Teacher Apprentices with three years of demonstrated achievement is $64,000.00.

Candidate must have a bachelors degree.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $62,000 to $64,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Department
• Network (Colorado)
• Aurora, Colorado 80011
• Email: [e-mail]