History and Economics Teacher

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; Forest Heights (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking an Upper School History and Economics Teacher for the Forest Heights campus in San Antonio, TX. The role reports to the Headmaster and requires US work authorization.

The teacher will educate students across multiple history courses and integrate the Great Hearts curriculum to foster truth, goodness, and beauty. Responsibilities include delivering thoughtful lessons, tracking student progress, maintaining a joyful classroom, and collaborating with families and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required for lead teaching role.
• US Work Authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned History and Economics classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Provide academic support to students and monitor progress with leadership involvement.
• Uphold Great Hearts culture, policies, and safety procedures in the school environment.
• Communicate professionally with families and schedule conferences as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in academy events and professional growth activities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: Upper School History and Economics Teacher

Location: Great Hearts Forest Heights Upper School (5538 Research Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240)

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.

History courses offered are as follows:

• Introduction to the American Tradition - 6th grade


• Ancient History - 7th grade


• US History - 8th grade


• American History and Literature - 9th Grade


• European History and Literature - 10th Grade

Duties 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 is 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.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost


• Texas Teacher Retirement System


• Unusually 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

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.