Great Hearts Academies·Phoenix, Arizona
Teachers are responsible for shaping the hearts and minds of K-12 students through a high-quality classical liberal arts education. They will deliver instruction across various subjects including humanities, sciences, mathematics, and fine arts.
Great Hearts Academies is already hiring for Fall 2027 K-12 teaching positions!
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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), Lake Charles (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 (AZ/LA) or Texas Retirement System (TX) 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 Potential Openings: Kindergarten through 5th Grade Classroom Teachers Kindergarten through 5th Grade Teaching Apprentices/Assistants Fine Arts: Music, Poetry, Visual Arts, Drama Humane Letters: Western Traditions of Literature, History and Philosophy Languages: Latin, Spanish, French Literature and Composition: Western Traditions of Literature Mathematics: Elementary Math (K-5th gr.) and Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus Physical Education Science: Life Science, Earth/Physical Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry Special Education / ELL Teachers Required/Preferred Education: Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role Associate's degree preferred but not required for Teaching Assistants 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. 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 bachelor's degree or higher is required for lead teaching roles, while an associate's degree is preferred for teaching assistants. Candidates must have US work authorization and successfully pass a criminal history background check.
Market context
Arizona schools may begin recruiting early for Fall 2027 teaching needs, with competition shaped by grade level, subject area, credentials, and timing. Lead teachers generally need a bachelor’s degree or higher; teaching assistants typically prefer an associate’s degree, plus U.S. work authorization and a successful criminal history background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits—medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and professional development—to save research time, then prepare credentials early.