Upper School History and Government Teacher

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Upper School History and Government Teacher

Arlington, TX
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Great Hearts Academies offers free classical liberal arts education. The role focuses on teaching history, fostering inquiry, and promoting moral and intellectual development in students.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • US work authorization
  • Experience with history subjects
  • Strong classroom management skills

Qualifications

  • All majors welcome
  • Passion for education
  • Professional development commitment

Full job description

Position Title: Upper School History and Government Teacher

Location: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School (6701 S Cooper St.
Arlington, TX 76001)

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  

History courses offered are as follows:  

  • Introduction to the American Tradition - 6th grade  

  • Ancient History - 7th grade  

  • US History - 8th grade  

  • American History and Literature - 9th Grade

  • European History and Literature - 10th 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.

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.

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