Assistant/Apprentice Teacher - Upper School Math

Great Hearts Online; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits (medical, dental,

Vision coverage

Matching 401K program

Professional development opportunities

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Irving Upper School is seeking an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher for Upper School Math. This onsite role in Irving, TX, offers an hourly wage of $16–$18 and provides pathways to lead teaching through mentorship with a Master Teacher. A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required; some locations may require additional credits or exam passage.

US work authorization is required. Employment contingent on a background check and fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing a Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Function as a second teacher in the classroom under mentorship.
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction and daily classroom activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, events, and assigned duties.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

AA / 60 college credit hours (where required)

Job description

Assistant/Apprentice Teacher - Upper School Math### Assistant/Apprentice Teacher - Upper School MathApply: Onsite: Irving, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-920**Position Title:** Assistant/Apprentice Teacher - Math**Location:** Great Hearts Irving Upper School (3520 World Cup Way, Irving, TX 75038)**Reports To:** Headmaster**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt, Hourly**Hourly Rate:** $16-$18 **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 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is preferred but 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. **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.**