Assistant Teachers (Grades K-5) Fall 2027

Great Hearts Academies; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Matching 401K program

Professional development offerings

Job summary

Great Hearts Blossom Rock Academy in Apache Junction, AZ, is seeking an Assistant Teacher for Grades K-5 for Fall 2027. The role functions as a second teacher in the classroom under mentorship, without bearing full planning or grading burden.

A bachelor's degree is not required, and there is a clear path to lead teaching roles with experience and continued learning. This position emphasizes collaboration with the lead teacher, ongoing professional growth, and alignment with the Great Hearts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required for this role.
• US work authorization required; OPT/CPT accepted.
• Criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance the mission by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
• Attend faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.

Skills

Team collaboration

Classroom support

Professional development

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Teachers (Grades K-5) Fall 2027Location: Great Hearts Blossom Rock Academy, 10075 S. Dutchman Dr., Apache Junction, AZ 85120Reports To: HeadmasterFLSA Status: Non-Exempt, HourlyWe 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 costMatching 401K programUniquely 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 universitiesThe role of the K-5 Teaching Assistant: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 communicationsThrough 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).Roles 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 requiredSome 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, 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.