First Grade Apprentice Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Texas Retirement System

Professional development offerings

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in San Antonio's Western Hills Lower School is seeking a First Grade Apprentice Teacher to work alongside a Master Teacher in a classical, liberal arts classroom. You will learn through mentorship while contributing to daily instruction and student engagement in a supportive, respectful school community.

The position does not require a bachelor’s degree, and there are ample opportunities for professional development and career growth within the network.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Ability to collaborate with lead teachers and staff.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

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 deeper knowledge of the classical tradition.

Skills

Collaboration with teachers

Support instruction in classroom

Professional growth mindset

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: First Grade Apprentice TeacherLocation: Great Hearts Western Hills Lower School (8702 Ingram Road, San Antonio, TX 78251)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 costTexas 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 universitiesTeaching Assistant and Apprentice Teacher roles at Great Hearts: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, parent communicationsThrough mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts primary-school environment.Many of our ATs 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 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.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.