High School Spanish Teacher

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in San Antonio is seeking a high‑energy Spanish Teacher for grades 9–12. The position emphasizes a full-immersion approach, speaking, listening, reading, and writing exclusively in Spanish from day one, with a curriculum aligned to Great Hearts standards.

You will design engaging lessons, monitor student progress, communicate with families, and collaborate with colleagues and administration to support academic and character growth in a faith‑neutral classical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for lead teaching role.
• US work authorization required.
• Passionate about classical education and language immersion.
• Experience in middle/high school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish to grades 9–12 using immersive, full-language instruction.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with school leadership on academic and behavioral needs.
• Uphold school policies and contribute to a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Spanish language

Classroom teaching

Curriculum delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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-Exempt

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 cost Texas Teacher Retirement System Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, fromgreat booksseminars 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 ofcanonicalliterary 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.

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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