Biology Teacher

Position Title: High School Biology Teacher

Location: Great Hearts Arlington Upper School (6701 S. Cooper Street Arlington TX 76001)

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

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 30000 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

• Texas Teacher Retirement System

• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings fromgreat booksseminars with academy colleagues to leadership and special education coursework/pathways to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Science at Great Hearts:

• Life Science Earth Science Physical Science Physics (I- Mechanics and II -E&M) Chemistry and Biology
• Science courses are not taught with a utilitarian aim but rather primarily for the sake of the subjects themselves as awe-inspiring intellectually stimulating and beautiful.
• Science courses are rigorous and content-rich with a focus on laboratory and field experience.

Duties 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:

• Bachelors or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• 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 managements assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

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