Second Grade Assistant Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Gilbert (AZ); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Exceptional Benefits

Matching 401K program

Professional development opportunities

Graduate degree support

Descripción de la vacante

Great Hearts Academies seeks an Assistant Teacher at Archway Arete Academy in Gilbert, AZ to support the lead teacher in delivering a rich Core Knowledge curriculum and to help build a respectful, intellectually vibrant classroom community. Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required; US work authorization is required with OPT/CPT accepted.

Some locations may require a ParaPro credential.

Formación

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• US work authorization required; OPT/CPT accepted.
• Background check and fingerprint clearance required.
• ParaPro proficiency may be required in some locations.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Collaborative teaching

Classroom support

Team communication

Adaptability

Educación

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Assistant TeacherLocation: Archway Arete Academy - 4525 East Baseline Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234Reports To: Head of SchoolFLSA Status: Non-Exempt, HourlyPosition 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.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 universitiesTeacher Assistant and Teaching ApprenticeAs 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, and parent communicationsThrough mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment.Many of our Apprentice Teachers 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 requiredSome 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.