K-5 Apprentice Teacher — Classical Education Mentor

0121 Cicero Preparatory Academy; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Matching 401K program

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a K-5 Teaching Assistant Apprentice Teacher to support the lead teacher in implementing a Core Knowledge curriculum, in a classical, liberal arts, primary‑school environment.

A bachelor’s degree is not required for this role; some locations may require additional credentials or ParaPro proficiency. Employment is contingent upon background check and fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Some 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Great Hearts Academies seeks a K-5 Teaching Assistant Apprentice Teacher to support the lead teacher in implementing a Core Knowledge curriculum, in a classical, liberal arts, primary‑school environment.

A bachelor’s degree is not required for this role; some locations may require additional credentials or ParaPro proficiency. Employment is contingent upon background check and fingerprint clearance.