High School English and History Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Scottsdale (AZ); In loco; USD 37.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

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Excellent Benefits

Matching 401K

Professional development

Graduate degree support

Descrizione del lavoro

Great Hearts Academies' Scottsdale Preparatory Academy in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a High School English and History Teacher who is passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. You will teach English and history using the Great Hearts curriculum, plan thoughtful lessons, and maintain an orderly, joyful classroom aligned with the Academy's mission.

You will provide academic support, monitor progress, and collaborate with leadership and families to foster strong home-school partnerships.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required for lead teaching.
• All majors welcome; certification not required for general education.

Mansioni

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Provide academic support, monitor progress, and partner with leadership.
• Uphold school culture, dress code, policies, and safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly with families and foster home-school partnerships.
• Participate in faculty life and ongoing professional growth.

Conoscenze

Teaching English

History instruction

Classroom management

Formazione

Bachelor's or higher degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Title: High School English and History TeacherLocation: Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (16537 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260)Compensation Type: SalaryCompensation Amount: Starting at $41,150.00Position 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 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)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 universitiesRoles 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 roleCertification is not required for general educationAll majors are welcomeEmployment 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.