Middle School Economics/US History Teacher

Great Hearts Online; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Forest Heights is seeking a Middle School Economics and US History teacher. The role involves delivering the Great Hearts curriculum, preparing engaging lessons, and maintaining a joyful classroom that supports truth, goodness, and beauty.

Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, collaborating with school leadership, communicating with families, and participating in school life. A Bachelor's degree or higher is required; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• US work authorization not explicitly stated but implied for US-based posting.
• All majors welcome; certification not required for general education.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Prepare thoughtful lessons and cultivate an orderly, joyful classroom.
• Provide academic support and monitor progress with leadership collaboration.
• Communicate with families and foster home-school partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Middle School Economics/US History Teacher### Middle School Economics/US History TeacherApply: Onsite: San Antonio, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-991**Position Title:** Middle School Economics and History Teacher **Location:** Great Hearts Forest Heights (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. **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 **Humanities at Great Hearts:** * Students read a selection of Great Books from the Western Tradition* A strong and deliberate focus on primary sources* Socratic approach and seminar style discussions in the classrooms At the middle school level, the History courses offered are as follows: * World History & Cultures (6th grade)* Texas History (7th grade)* US History: Beginnings - 1877 (8th 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.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.****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.**