A-Lower School Teacher(S)

Great Hearts Academies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

401K matching

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is hiring a Third Grade Elementary School Teacher for Maryvale Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves delivering the Great Hearts curriculum and supporting students in a nurturing classroom, with collaboration from an Assistant/Apprentice teacher.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s or higher degree and K-5 teaching experience, plus excellent communication skills and an interest in reading great books.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree required for lead teaching role.
• Certification not required for general education.
• All majors welcome.
• K-5 teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in reading great books.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Homeroom classes using Great Hearts curriculum.
• Provide academic support and monitor progress with leadership collaboration.
• Uphold culture, dress code, and safety policies.
• Communicate with families and foster home-school partnerships.
• Participate in faculty collaboration and school events.

Skills

K-5 teaching experience

Excellent communication

Reading great books interest

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree

Job description

Position Title: Third Grade Elementary School Teacher

Location: Maryvale Preparatory Academy (4825 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

Compensation Type: Salary

Compensation Amount: starting at $40,000

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

Roles and Responsibilities:

About the K-5 Teacher Role:

• As a Homeroom Teacher you provide a welcoming and nurturing classroom that guides students to build a deep sense of wonder and a love of learning.
• Curricular elements include Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, as well as rich content in History, Science, and Literature.
• As a Homeroom Teacher you enjoy the support of an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher in your classroom.

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

Required/Preferred Experience: K-5 Teaching experience

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 isrequired, 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.

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.