7th Grade Math Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a 7th Grade Math Teacher at the Forest Heights Upper School in San Antonio, TX. The role reports to the Headmaster and requires a life-long learner committed to a classical liberal arts education.

The position emphasizes rigorous math instruction, Socratic pedagogy, and a strong classroom culture aligned with Great Hearts’ values; travel is not a core requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role.
• Certification is not required for general education.
• All majors are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Certification not required for general education

All majors welcome

Job description

Position Title: 7th Grade Math Teacher

Location: Great Hearts Forest Heights Upper School (5538 Research Dr, San Antonio, TX 78240)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

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
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• 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

Mathematics At Great Hearts

• Rigorous courses in Pre-Algebra, Algebra,Euclidean Geometry, and Calculus.Students study mathematics every year K-12 as part of the core curriculum.
• Mathematics is not aimed at or limited to those with particular career aspirations but rather taught for its own sake because it is a we-inspiring, intellectually stimulating, and beautiful.
• We explore the nature of math itself and have a pure-mathematics focus; our courses are proof-based, and taught using a largely Socratic pedagogy.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Required/Preferred Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education
• All majors are welcome

US Work Authorization Is Required. 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.