5th Grade Teaching Apprentice: Grow as a Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Texas Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Forest Heights Lower School in San Antonio seeks a 5th Grade Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher. You will support the lead teacher in delivering a Core Knowledge curriculum and learn teaching craft through mentorship with a Master Teacher.

Roles include assisting instruction, maintaining an orderly classroom, and engaging in ongoing professional growth within a classical liberal arts setting. Bachelor’s preferred but not required; US work authorization mandatory.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• US work authorization is required.
• Criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance required.
• ParaPro proficiency exam may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance the Great Hearts mission in a K-5 classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, events, and assigned duties.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and deepen knowledge of the classical tradition.

Skills

Team collaboration

Classroom support

Mentorship program

Professional development

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Great Hearts Forest Heights Lower School in San Antonio seeks a 5th Grade Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher. You will support the lead teacher in delivering a Core Knowledge curriculum and learn teaching craft through mentorship with a Master Teacher.

Roles include assisting instruction, maintaining an orderly classroom, and engaging in ongoing professional growth within a classical liberal arts setting. Bachelor’s preferred but not required; US work authorization mandatory.