High School Spanish Teacher

Great Hearts Online; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in San Antonio is seeking a High School Spanish Teacher (grades 9-12) to join the Northern Oaks Upper School faculty. The role focuses on immersive Spanish instruction, building language proficiency, and fostering a joyful classroom environment in line with the Great Hearts curriculum.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree; teaching certification is not required for general education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for lead teaching role.
• Teaching certification not required for general education.
• All majors welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly classroom.
• Provide academic support to students, monitor progress, and collaborate with leadership to address needs.
• Communicate clearly with families, arrange conferences, and promote home-school partnerships.

Skills

Spanish teaching

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

High School Spanish Teacher### High School Spanish TeacherApply: Onsite: San Antonio, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-936**Position Title:** Spanish Teacher - 9-12 **Location:** Great Hearts Northern Oaks Upper School (17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd. San Antonio, TX 78247) **Reports To:** Headmaster **FLSA Status:** Salaried-ExemptWe 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 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 **Spanish at Great Hearts:*** All Spanish courses are taught in a full-immersion style classroom (speaking, listening, reading, and writing only in the language from day 1)* Spanish is offered both at the K-5 level and in high school.* All courses are taught liberally for the cultivation of the mind and culminate in the reading of canonical literary works, which are examined through reading, class discussion, and writing assignments. **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 **US Work Authorization 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.**