3rd Grade Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Texas Retirement System

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for the Prairie View Lower School. The role focuses on guiding students with a classical liberal arts program, including Spalding Phonics and Singapore Math, under the supervision of the Headmaster.

The Homeroom Teacher works with an Assistant/Apprentice in a nurturing classroom, emphasizing truth, goodness, and beauty while building strong family partnerships and participating in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Certification not required for general education.
• All majors welcome.
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned 3rd grade classes using the Great Hearts curriculum.
• Monitor student progress and partner with school leadership to address needs.
• Communicate clearly with families and foster home‑school partnerships.
• Uphold school culture, dress code, and safety policies.
• Collaborate with faculty in ongoing professional growth and school events.

Skills

Classroom management

Family communication

Collaboration with colleagues

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Any major welcome

Teaching certification not required for general education

Tools

Spalding Phonics

Singapore Mathematics

History content

Science content

Literature content

Job description

Position Title: 3rd Grade 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.

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.