PE Teacher - 8th/9th Grade

Great Hearts Academies; Helotes (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits (medical, dental,

Vision, etc.

Matching 401K program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Invictus Upper School in Helotes, TX is seeking a Physical Education Teacher to join our team. You will teach using the Great Hearts curriculum, monitor student progress, and collaborate with school leadership to support academic and behavioral needs in a respectful classroom environment.

You will communicate with families, schedule conferences as needed, and participate in school events, duties, and ongoing professional growth to uphold our high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree required for lead teaching role.
• Criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Provide academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address needs.
• Uphold and model the culture, policies, and safety procedures of Great Hearts.
• Communicate clearly with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering home-school partnerships.
• Participate in faculty collaboration, school events, and ongoing professional growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Title: Physical Education TeacherLocation: Great Hearts Invictus Upper School - Helotes, TXReports To: HeadmasterFLSA Status: Salaried-ExemptSalary: starting at $40,000About Great Hearts Academies: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 costMatching 401K programUniquely 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 universitiesDuties 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.Required/Preferred Education:Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching roleCertification is not required for general educationAll majors are welcomeEmployment 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.