Middle School History and Literature Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Middle School Literature and History Teacher for the Prairie View Upper School in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. This role is part of a nationwide network of tuition-free classical schools focused on liberal arts education.

Teach literature, composition, and history using the Great Hearts curriculum, fostering inquiry, discussion, and intellectual and moral development in a joyful classroom environment. Requires US work authorization and commitment to background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree required for lead teaching role.
• Certification not required for general education.
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly classroom.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with 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 with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering home-school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through collaboration, events, duties, and professional growth.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Position Title

Middle School Literature and History Teacher

Location

Great Hearts Prairie View Upper School

Reports To

Headmaster

FLSA Status

Salaried-Exempt

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.

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

In Middle School Literature and Composition courses, youhave the opportunity toengage students in an exploration of grammatical structures, literary devices, and the art of argument. In addition, you will guide students in discussing literature and poetry, whichprovidebeautiful examples of language thatconveysthe heart ofthe humanexperience.

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)

Roles 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.

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, fromgreat booksseminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

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 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.