Assistant/Apprentice Teacher - Upper School Math

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Matching 401K program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher - Math at Irving Upper School. You will support the lead teacher in delivering the Core Knowledge curriculum and participate in a mentorship-based classroom environment designed to cultivate traditional liberal arts learning.

This role emphasizes collaboration with staff, attendance at meetings, and adherence to school policies in a supportive, professional setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• US work authorization required.
• Possession of a ParaPro proficiency may be required in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing the Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, learn the craft of teaching in a liberal arts classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning and daily activities.
• Attend faculty meetings, school events and assigned duties; uphold school policies and maintain an orderly learning environment.

Skills

Mentorship

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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
• Unikely 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.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education.

We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.

Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally.

At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence.

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds- inside and outside education- who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community.

Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators.

At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.