Assistant Teacher - 1st Grade

Greatheartsonline; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Matching 401K program

Professional development offerings

Job summary

Greatheartsonline is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Scottsdale location, to support our mission of shaping students' hearts and minds. This role involves helping lead teachers implement a rich Core Knowledge curriculum without the burden of full responsibilities.

Ideal candidates are passionate about education and desire to grow professionally through mentorship. A degree is preferred but not necessary, and the role includes great benefits like health insurance and a 401K program.

Qualifications

• Passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds.
• Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts.
• Collaborate with teachers for instruction and classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in classroom implementation.
• Function as a second teacher without all planning responsibilities.
• Participate in faculty meetings and school events.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

60 hours of college credit or ParaPro proficiency exam

Job description

## Assistant Teacher - 1st GradeApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Scottsdale, AZtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-127**Job Description:****Position Title:** Assistant Teacher Apprentice Teacher**Department:** Instructional**Location:** Academy**Reports To:** Headmaster**EEO Classification:** Laborers and helpers**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt, Hourly**Compensation Type:** Hourly**Compensation Amount:** N/A**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 K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is 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).Duties and Responsibilities:* 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.**Required/Preferred Experience:** N/A**Required/Preferred Skills:** N/A**Physical Functions:** N/A**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.**