Biology Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits (medical, dental, &

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development offerings

Graduate degree support with partner U

Job summary

Great Hearts Arlington Upper School is seeking a dedicated High School Biology Teacher to join our life-long learning community in Arlington, TX. The role focuses on rigorous science education with laboratory and field experiences, aligned with the Great Hearts curriculum and values of truth, goodness, and beauty.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, supporting students, partnering with leadership, and maintaining an orderly, respectful classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree required for lead teaching role.
• US work authorization required.
• Criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance required.
• Certification not required for general education.
• All majors welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and a joyful classroom environment.
• Provide academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership on needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold the culture, policies, dress code, conduct, and safety procedures to maintain a respectful school environment.
• Communicate clearly with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering home-school partnerships.
• Participate in life of the academy through collaboration, events, assigned duties, and ongoing professional growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: High School Biology TeacherLocation: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School (6701 S. Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76001)Reports To: HeadmasterFLSA Status: Salaried-ExemptWe 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 facultyExceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee costTexas Teacher Retirement SystemUniquely 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 universitiesScience at Great Hearts:Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Physics (I- Mechanics and II -E&M), Chemistry and BiologyScience courses are not taught with a utilitarian aim, but rather, primarily for the sake of the subjects themselves, as awe-inspiring, intellectually stimulating, and beautiful.Science courses are rigorous and content-rich, with a focus on laboratory and field experience.Duties 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 roleCertification is not required for general educationAll majors are welcomeUS work authorization is requiredEmployment 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.