Middle​/High School Math Teacher

## Middle/High School Math Teacher Apply:
Onsite:
Scottsdale, AZ:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-849
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* Position Title:

** Middle/High School Math Teacher  
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* Location:

** Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, 16537 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260  
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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
* 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  
** Middle/High School Math:
*** Rigorous courses in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Euclidean Geometry, and Calculus. Students study mathematics every year K-12 as part of the core curriculum.
* Mathematics is not aimed at or limited to those with particular career aspirations but rather taught for its own sake because it is awe-inspiring, intellectually stimulating, and beautiful.
* We explore the nature of math itself and have a pure-mathematics focus; our courses are proof-based, and taught using a largely Socratic pedagogy.  
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* 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
* All majors are welcome  
** 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.
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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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