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Position Title: Art Teacher - 7th-8th and 11th-12th
Location: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School
FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts facultyāÆĀ
Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee costāÆĀ
Texas Teacher Retirement SystemĀ
Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, fromāÆgreat booksāÆseminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universitiesāÆĀ
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.
Fine Arts at Great Hearts:āÆĀ
Fine Arts are not just electives but part of the core curriculum at Great Hearts: allāÆstudents study music, drama,āÆpoetryāÆand studio art.āÆāÆĀ
Studio Art coursework includes both āappliedā focus on technique and imitation of masterworks, as well as substantive arts history, and appreciation.āÆĀ
We boast a stellar faculty across the fine arts curriculum, most of whom are professional artists and performers.āÆĀ
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.
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
US work authorization isāÆrequiredĀ
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity EmployerĀ
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 managementās assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Ā
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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