High School English and History Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

401K matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies invites applications for a High School English and History Teacher at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy in Scottsdale, AZ. You will teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum, foster a joyful classroom, and support students’ intellectual and moral growth.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher for lead teaching; certification not required for general education. Local travel for training may be required; Great Hearts offers strong benefits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required for lead teaching.
• Certification not required for general education.
• All majors welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Provide academic support, monitor progress, and address needs with leadership.
• Uphold school culture, dress code, conduct, and safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly with families and schedule conferences as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and participate in school events and duties.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: High School English and History Teacher

Location: Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (16537 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260)

Compensation Type: Salary

Compensation Amount: Starting at $41,150.00

Position 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.

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 historycomponent- 9th grade)

Humane Letters II (focused on European studies with a strong historycomponent- 10th grade)

Humane Letters III (focused on Ancient Greek/Roman studies with a strong philosophycomponent- 11th grade)

Humane Letters IV (a capstone course surveying the Western tradition with a strong philosophycomponent- 12th grade)

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

Roles 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 role

Certification is not required for general education

All majors are welcome

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.