5th Grade Teaching Apprentice — Mentored in Core Knowledge

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; Forest Heights (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition support

Job summary

Great Hearts Forest Heights Lower School in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a 5th Grade Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher to support instruction within a Core Knowledge curriculum. The role offers mentoring from a Master Teacher and opportunities to grow into a lead teaching position, without an initial bachelor’s degree requirement.

As a K-5 team member, you will collaborate with teachers, participate in meetings, and contribute to a professional learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• ParaPro proficiency exam may be required depending on location.
• AA degree or 60 college credits in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance the mission by fostering a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Professional growth

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Great Hearts Forest Heights Lower School in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a 5th Grade Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher to support instruction within a Core Knowledge curriculum. The role offers mentoring from a Master Teacher and opportunities to grow into a lead teaching position, without an initial bachelor’s degree requirement.

As a K-5 team member, you will collaborate with teachers, participate in meetings, and contribute to a professional learning environment.