Great Hearts Academies·Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Apprentice Teacher supports the lead teacher in implementing a Core Knowledge curriculum and assists with daily classroom activities. They participate in faculty meetings and school events while pursuing ongoing professional growth within the classical tradition.
Great Hearts Harveston Lower School 11801 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70810 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
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
As a K-5 Teaching Assistant, you support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role. As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communications Through mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment. Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming the candidate holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university). Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community. Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities. Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment. Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties. Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition. Required/Preferred Education: Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, but only HS diploma required Some locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaProfessional proficiency exam before beginning work. 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.
A high school diploma is the minimum requirement, though an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must be able to pass a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance.
Market context
In Louisiana, teaching assistant roles often draw steady interest because schools and early childhood programs value candidates who can support classroom routines and child development. Competition is usually strongest for applicants with a CDA, early childhood coursework, or prior Head Start or preschool experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any hands-on classroom experience in your application.