Great Hearts Academies·Arlington, Texas
Teach high school English and History using a classical liberal arts curriculum focused on primary sources and Socratic seminars. Foster a joyful classroom environment while partnering with leadership and families to support student academic and behavioral growth.
Position Title: High School English and History (Humane Letters)
Location: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School
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.
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The Humane Letters courses are central to the academies' classical liberal arts curricula:
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.
US work authorization is required
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
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.
A bachelor's degree or higher is required for lead teaching roles, though certification is not mandatory. Candidates must have US work authorization and pass a criminal background check.
Market context
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