Elementary Teacher

0702 Great Hearts Lake Charles; Lake Charles (LA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental,

Vision etc.) with minimal employeecost

Matching 401K program

Descripción de la vacante

Great Hearts Lake Charles seeks an Archway Teacher to join the Instructional department. You will lead a homeroom, deliver the Great Hearts curriculum, and foster a classroom culture of wonder and intellectual growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher, engaging with families, and active participation in school events while upholding Great Hearts values.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required for lead teaching role.
• Travel locally for training/professional development may be required.
• Employment contingent upon background check and fingerprint clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Provide a welcoming, nurturing homeroom environment to foster wonder and a love of learning.
• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons.
• Monitor student progress and address academic or behavioral needs with leaders' guidance.
• Communicate clearly with families and initiate conferences as needed to strengthen home-school partnerships.
• Participate in campus life, collaborate with colleagues, and commit to ongoing professional growth.

Conocimientos

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Parent communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Archway Teacher

Department: Instructional

Location: Great Hearts Lake Charles (1500 Country Club Rd)

Reports To: Headmaster

About Great Hearts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As a Homeroom Teacher you provide a welcoming and nurturing classroom that guides students to build a deep sense of wonder and a love of learning.
• Curricular elements include Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, as well as rich content in History, Science, and Literature.
• As a Homeroom Teacher you enjoy the support of an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher in your classroom.
• 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 role.
• Certification is not required for general education. All majors are welcome to apply!
• 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.

Benefits

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

Employment Conditions & Eligibility

• 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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

• 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.
• 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.