Elementary Teacher

About this role

• **Position Title:** Archway Teacher **Department:** Instructional **Location:** Great Hearts Lake Charles (1500 Country Club Rd) **Reports To:** Headmaster 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 **Duties and Responsibilities:** * As a Homeroom Teacher you provide a welcoming and nurturing classroom that guides students to build a deep sense of wonder and a love of learning.
• * Curricular elements include Spalding Phonics, Singapore Mathematics, as well as rich content in History, Science, and Literature.
• * As a Homeroom Teacher you enjoy the support of an Assistant/Apprentice Teacher in your classroom.
• * 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 to apply!
• **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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