5th Grade Teaching Assistant (Immediate Opening)

Great Hearts Academies; Anthem (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K matching

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a 5th Grade Assistant Teacher for the Anthem location to support the lead teacher in delivering a Core Knowledge curriculum. This Apprentice Teacher role provides mentorship from a Master Teacher and a path toward lead teaching at our schools.

A bachelor’s degree is not required, and candidates must participate in a background check and fingerprint clearance. Great Hearts offers exceptional benefits, a 401K match, and robust professional development as part of

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• ParaPro proficiency exam may be required before beginning work.
• US work authorization required; OPT/CPT candidates accepted.
• Employment contingent upon criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing the Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Act as a second teacher in the classroom under mentorship.
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily activities.
• Attend faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth in the classical liberal arts tradition.
• Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Reading great books

Education

AA or BA preferred

Job description

Position Title: 5th Grade Assistant TeacherLocation: Great Hearts Anthem Archway (3950 W Arroyo Norte Dr, Anthem, AZ 85086)Compensation Type: Hourly (Starting at $16.00 per hour)Position Summary: 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 costMatching 401K programUniquely 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 universitiesDuties and Responsibilities:As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role.As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communicationsThrough mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment.Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor's degree).Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to 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.Required/Preferred Education:Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not requiredSome locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.Required/Preferred Experience: Has experience working with students.Required/Preferred Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.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.