High School English and History Teacher

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; Arizona; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Arlington Upper School in Arlington, TX is seeking a 10th Grade English and History Teacher who is passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds.

A bachelor's degree or higher is required for lead teaching; certification is not required, and US work authorization is required. Salary starts at $40,000 with exceptional benefits and professional development opportunities from Great Hearts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required for lead teaching role.
• Certification is not required for general education US work authorization is required.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Overview

Position Title: 10th Grade English and History Teacher

Location: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School (6701 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76001)

Reports to: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Salary: Starting at $40,000

About the Role

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.

Benefits

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• 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

Humane Letters

Humane Letters at Great Hearts: The Humane Letters courses are central to the academies' classical liberal arts curricula:

Two-hour seminar style courses focusing on great works of literature, history, and philosophy from the Western Tradition.

Strong and deliberate focus on primary sources.

Socratic approach and seminar style discussions in the classrooms.

Our academies offer the following courses as a part of their curricula:

• Humane Letters I (focused on American studies with a strong history component - 9th grade)
• Humane Letters II (focused on European studies with a strong history component - 10th grade)
• Humane Letters III (focused on Ancient Greek/Roman studies with a strong philosophy component - 11th grade)
• Humane Letters IV (a capstone course surveying the Western tradition with a strong philosophy component - 12th grade)

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education 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.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

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.

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.

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.

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