Great Hearts Academies·Lincoln, Nebraska
Teach high school English, History, and Latin using a classical liberal arts curriculum and Socratic seminar style. Foster a joyful classroom environment while partnering with leadership and families to support student academic and behavioral growth.
High School English, History, and Latin Teacher - Chandler, AZ
Lincoln Preparatory Academy - Chandler, AZ
Compensation Type: Salary
Starting at $41,150.00
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.
Humane Letters at Great Hearts: 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.
Humane Letters I (focused on American studies with a strong history component - 9th grade)
Humane Letters II (focused on European studies with a strong history component - 10th grade)
Humane Letters III (focused on Ancient Greek/Roman studies with a strong philosophy component - 11th grade)
Humane Letters IV (a capstone course surveying the Western tradition with a strong philosophy component - 12th grade)
Latin is not an elective at Great Hearts, but part of the core curriculum. All Great Hearts students study Latin from 6th through 8th grade, and several continue in the classics track in high school, with advanced Latin and Ancient Greek (others study a modern language for four years of high school). Many academies offer Latin at K-5 as well.
Latin provides an essential foundation for our academies’ focus on the Western tradition through its incorporation of history and culture.
Rigorous and detailed Latin lessons will develop students that can translate texts from the original Latin to English through Socratic discussion
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts
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
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
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 for general education. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance.
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