K-5 Assistant Teacher

Great Hearts Online; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

401K match

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Veritas in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a K-5 Assistant Teacher or Apprentice Teacher. You will support lead teachers in delivering a rich Core Knowledge curriculum and mentor under a Master Teacher, with opportunities to become a lead teacher if you pursue a degree.

This role emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and a respectful, vibrant classroom community. US work authorization is required; some locations may require additional credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Some locations may require AA, 60 hours of college credit, or ParaPro proficiency exam.
• US work authorization is required, but OPT/CPT candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance the mission 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.

Education

Assoc/Bach preferred

AA/60 credits or ParaPro

Job description

K-5 Assistant Teacher### K-5 Assistant TeacherApply: Onsite: Phoenix, AZ: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-987**Position Title:** Assistant Teacher/Apprentice Teacher**Location:** Great Hearts Veritas (3102 N. 56th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85018)**Reports To:** Headmaster**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt, HourlyWe 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**Teaching Assistant and Apprentice Teacher** **roles at Great Hearts:*** 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, 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 ATs become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor’s degree)**Roles and 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.**Required/Preferred Education:*** 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.**US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.** **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.**