Middle School History and Latin Teacher

Location: North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (14100 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032) Position Summary: 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 Duties and Responsibilities: Great Hearts teachers guide students in a variety of subjects across grades 6-12, including Humanities, Math, Science, Fine Arts, Languages, and Physical Education. Teachers lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity and example—in short, through love and friendship. Ultimately, our teachers strive to cultivate the minds and hearts of students in the wonder-filled pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness. 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. Classical Languages at Great Hearts:     • 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 Humanities at Great Hearts:     • Students read a selection of Great Books from the Western Tradition    • A strong and deliberate focus on primary sources    • Socratic approach and seminar style discussions in the classrooms        At the middle school level, the History courses offered are as follows:    • Introduction to the American Tradition - 6th grade    • Ancient History - 7th grade    • Medieval History - 8th grade 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. 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.