Elementary Teaching Assistant

Great Hearts Academies; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Matching 401K program

Professional development offerings

Tuition support for graduate degree

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies’ Archway Chandler Classical Academy in Chandler, AZ is seeking a life-long learner to serve as an Elementary Teaching Assistant in aK-5 setting. This on-site role supports the lead teacher with a rich Core Knowledge curriculum and mentors students daily.

As an Apprentice Teacher, you work under a Master Teacher to learn classroom craft within a classical, liberal arts setting, with many apprentices advancing to lead positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required
• Apprentice Teacher model for mentorship
• Commitment to classical liberal arts education

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.

Skills

Mentorship with master teacher

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Job description

Position Title: Elementary Teaching AssistantDepartment: InstructionalLocation: Archway Chandler Classical Academy (1951 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224)Reports To: HeadmasterEEO Classification: Laborers and helpersFLSA Status: Non-Exempt, HourlyCompensation Type: HourlyCompensation Amount: N/APosition 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 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 universitiesDuties 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 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).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 EducationAssociate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not requiredRequired/Preferred Experience: N/ARequired/Preferred Skills: N/APhysical Functions: N/AEmployment 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.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.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.