6th Grade Apprentice Teacher - Mentorship & Growth

Great Hearts Online; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Texas Retirement System

Professional development

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a 6th Grade Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher at our San Antonio campus. The role supports lead teachers in implementing a Core Knowledge curriculum, with mentorship from a Master Teacher in a classical, liberal arts primary-school setting.

A bachelor’s degree is not required for the Teaching Assistant role; the Apprentice Teacher position offers classroom mentorship and pathways to lead teaching with a bachelor’s degree. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• US work authorization is required.
• Some locations may require an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance the mission 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 knowledge of the classical tradition.

Skills

ParaPro proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Great Hearts Academies seeks a 6th Grade Teaching Assistant/Apprentice Teacher at our San Antonio campus. The role supports lead teachers in implementing a Core Knowledge curriculum, with mentorship from a Master Teacher in a classical, liberal arts primary-school setting.

A bachelor’s degree is not required for the Teaching Assistant role; the Apprentice Teacher position offers classroom mentorship and pathways to lead teaching with a bachelor’s degree. US work authorization is required.