High School Spanish Teacher - Spring 2027

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development programs

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Spanish Teacher for grades 9-12 at the MonteVista Upper School (North). The role features an immersive classroom where Spanish is used from day one and highlights a commitment to Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

We require a Bachelor's degree and US work authorization, with employment contingent on screening and background checks. The position is salaried-exempt, focused on fostering a rigorous classical liberal arts education, and offers strong professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required for lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Spanish classes using Great Hearts curriculum and materials, fostering an orderly, joyful classroom.
• Provide academic support to students and monitor progress in collaboration with school leadership.
• Uphold the culture, policies, and safety procedures of Great Hearts, including dress code and conduct.
• Communicate clearly with families, arranging conferences as needed to strengthen home-school partnerships.
• Participate in faculty collaboration, school events, and ongoing professional growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

US Work Authorization

Job description

Position Title: Spanish Teacher - 9-12 (Spring 27 start) Location: Great Hearts MonteVista Upper School (North) Reports To: Headmaster FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

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.

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 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

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.