5th Grade Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Texas Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher with a focus on Math for the Live Oak Lower School campus in San Antonio, TX. The role involves delivering the Great Hearts curriculum, fostering a love of learning, and supporting students in a structured, values-centered environment.

We require a Bachelor’s degree or higher, completion of TxDPS background clearance, and US work authorization. Certification is not required for general education roles, and the position includes extensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required for lead teaching role.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and maintaining an orderly, joyful classroom.
• Provide academic support to students, monitor progress, and collaborate with school leadership on needs.
• Uphold the culture and policies of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: 5th Grade Teacher - Math Focus

Location: Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School (7653 N Loop 1604 E, Live Oak, TX 78233)

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 roles.
• Candidates must pass TxDPS background clearance.
• 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.