Middle School English and History Teacher

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
• 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

Humane Letters at Great Hearts

• The Humane Letters courses are central to the academies' classical liberal arts curricula. Humane Letters courses are two-hour seminar style courses focusing on great works of literature, history, and philosophy from the Western Tradition.
• Strong and deliberate focus on primary sources.
• Socratic approach and seminar style discussions in the classrooms.

Our academies offer the following courses as a part of their curricula

• Humane Letters I (focused on American studies with a strong history component - 9th grade)
• Humane Letters II (focused on European studies with a strong history component - 10th grade)
• Humane Letters III (focused on Ancient Greek/Roman studies with a strong philosophy component - 11th grade)
• Humane Letters IV (a capstone course surveying the Western tradition with a strong philosophy component - 12th 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.

Required/Preferred Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education roles.
• Candidates must pass a fingerprint background clearance.
• All majors are welcome to apply!

• 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.