K-5 Apprentice Teacher

Great Hearts Online; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Matching 401K

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a K-5 Apprentice Teacher to join our instructional team in an onsite Academy setting. You will work under a Master Teacher, supporting Core Knowledge instruction and classroom activities while developing teaching skills and planning, with potential to become a lead teacher in time.

This role offers life-long learning opportunities, a strong benefits package, and the chance to contribute to a vibrant, classical liberal arts program across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with Core Knowledge curriculum delivery.
• Operate as a second teacher, supporting instruction and daily activities.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain an orderly, professional learning environment.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

## K-5 Apprentice TeacherApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Great Hearts Northern Oakstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-403**Position Title:** Assistant Teacher Apprentice Teacher**Department:** Instructional**Location:** Academy**Reports To:** Headmaster**EEO Classification:** Laborers and helpers**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt, Hourly**Compensation Type:** Hourly**Compensation Amount:** N/A**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.Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:* Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost* Matching 401K program* 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**Duties and Responsibilities:*** As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role.* As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications* Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment.* Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor's degree).* Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.* Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.* Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.* Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.* Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.**Required/Preferred Education:** Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not requiredSome locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.**Required/Preferred Experience:** N/A**Required/Preferred Skills:** N/A**Physical Functions:** N/A**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.**