3rd Grade Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Online; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Texas Retirement

Tuition support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in San Antonio, TX is seeking a 3rd Grade Lead Teacher to provide a welcoming classroom aligned with the Great Hearts curriculum, guiding students to develop a love of learning across History, Science, Literature, and Math. The role includes collaboration with an Assistant Teacher and regular family communication.

You will uphold school culture, participate in events, and pursue ongoing professional growth while meeting TxDPS clearances and serving as a positive role model

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) is required for a lead teaching role.
• Certification is not required for general education.
• All majors welcome to apply.
• Candidates must pass a TxDPS background clearance.
• US work authorization is required.
• Travel may be required locally for training.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Provide academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with leadership.
• Uphold the culture, dress code, conduct, and safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly with families and initiate conferences as needed.
• Participate in faculty collaboration, events, and ongoing professional growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or higher)

Job description

3rd Grade Lead Teacher### 3rd Grade Lead TeacherApply: Onsite: San Antonio, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-1000**Position Title:** 3rd Grade Lead Teacher **Location:** Great Hearts Monte Vista South**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 degree (or higher) is required for a lead teaching role* Certification is not required for general education* All majors are welcome to apply* Candidates must pass a TxDPS background clearance**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.**