5th Grade Teaching Assistant (Immediate Opening)

Great Hearts Online; Anthem (AZ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K matching

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Anthem Archway is hiring a 5th Grade Teaching Assistant to support the lead teacher with the Core Knowledge curriculum. This is an on-site, full-time role with hourly starting at $16 per hour; a bachelor's degree is not required.

The position offers exceptional benefits, a 401K match, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and an interest in reading great books; previous experience with students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Has experience working with students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an interest in reading great books.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing the Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Act as a second teacher in the classroom, assisting with instruction and daily activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and duties.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and knowledge of the classical tradition.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Reading great books

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

ParaPro proficiency exam

Job description

## 5th Grade Teaching Assistant (Immediate Opening)Applyremote type: Onsitelocations: Anthem, AZtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-429**Position Title:** 5th Grade Assistant Teacher**Location:** Great Hearts Anthem Archway**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 cost* Matching 401K program* 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**Duties 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 communications* Through 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 required* Some 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.**