High School Spanish Teacher - Spring 2027

Great Hearts Academies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Texas Teachers Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Spanish Teacher for grades 9-12 at the MonteVista Upper School (North) in San Antonio. The role involves delivering immersive Spanish instruction, using the Great Hearts curriculum, and fostering a joyful classroom focused on truth, goodness, and beauty.

Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, coordinating with leadership on academic needs, and maintaining strong home-school partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required for teaching role.
• US work authorization is required to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Spanish classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Provide academic support to students and address needs with school leadership.
• Uphold Great Hearts culture, dress code, and safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly with families and schedule conferences as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school events and professional growth activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student progress monitoring

Family communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: Spanish Teacher - 9-12 (Spring 27 start)Location: Great Hearts MonteVista Upper School (North)Reports To: HeadmasterFLSA Status: Salaried-ExemptPosition 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.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.Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts facultyExceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee costTexas Teacher Retirement SystemUniquely 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 welcomeUS Work Authorization requiredEmployment 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.