Upper School History and Government Teacher

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* Position Title:

** Upper School History and Government Teacher
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* Location:

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